At first glance I thought that the planes in the background were Typhoons/Tempests but the air scoop doesn`t look the right shape and the lack of cannon/rockets leads me to believe that they aren`t Typhoons.
I am trying to date this photo and I need some help, the pilot is wearing a Beadon suit which was issued late war but which saw extensive use post war.
My gut feeling is that it is a post war photo but any help would be appreciated.
By: longshot - 29th January 2015 at 16:35
Only a theory…I’m plagued by self-doubt….and not just this photo 🙂
By: bananasplits - 29th January 2015 at 15:51
Thanks. I didn`t expect to find out where it was as well, top spotting.
By: longshot - 27th January 2015 at 21:43
Possibility that could be at Heston?? Out of focus gasholder behind starboard undercarriage of Firefly by pilot’s head….semi-terraced houses in Wentworth Rd Southall just this side of the Grand Union Canal canal….possibly just post-war after Fairey’s were required to move from their airfield at Heathrow
see http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/historicalpostwar/fa-19097s-jpg-15491.aspx
and http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/historicalpostwar/fa-19099s-jpg-15493.aspx
By: mike currill - 27th January 2015 at 16:34
You are most welcome, that’s one of the great things about this forum. If you have a question there is a very good chance someone on here will know the answer or be able to put you in touch with someone who does.
By: bananasplits - 27th January 2015 at 15:55
Thanks for all the help, much appreciated.
By: mike currill - 27th January 2015 at 13:25
I too say Firefly.
By: Pen Pusher - 26th January 2015 at 17:55
I was going by the Firefly fuselage in hangar 2 at Duxford 😀
Brian
By: adrian_gray - 26th January 2015 at 17:43
Looking at the placement of the intake to the side of the main one on this pic, I reckon Brian is spot on.
Adrian
ETA: Four minutes from post to answer – we’re getting slow in our old age!
By: Pen Pusher - 26th January 2015 at 17:30
Aircraft are Fairey Firefly’s. Mk.1’s probably
Brian
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