I bought this image on ebay recently(yes it was cheap!) . In fact I only bought it as it was advertised as being a 29 Squadron machine at Hunsdon. The shield artwork on the cockpit side is primarily what intrigues me, as does the berets worn by the ‘crew’
While one fellow is bedecked in harness ect, the other bloke looks like a squaddie!, Berets? normal attire for 1944?
What does the team think? 🙂
By: Denis - 25th January 2009 at 18:38
Blimey!
Just a shame that the photo was not the original, then it would have been worth a bit perhaps. Thank you all, case closed!:)
By: Mark12 - 25th January 2009 at 09:23
…and his ‘Aide-de-camp’.
Clearly a very interesting and significant photograph.
Mark
By: bms44 - 24th January 2009 at 23:52
S..s…snap ! Northeagle…you w..w…win! :rolleyes:
By: bms44 - 24th January 2009 at 23:51
Knew I’d seen that badge somewhere!
Mosquito at War, pg 49, FBVI of 613 Sqn.
It says that it was in that a/c that Gen Browning, GOC British Airborne Corps was flown into Normandy in July 44.
🙂
Would say you’ve got it Jimbo : might even be General ‘Boy’ Browning in the photo. Try this link for confirmation.
http://www.paradata.org.uk/media/509?mediaSection=Photos
Denis, your photo might be more valuable than you thought!
By: northeagle - 24th January 2009 at 23:49
General Browning……sameman?
By: SMS88 - 24th January 2009 at 23:43
That camo on the nose cone is rather splotchy,perhaps it is a 2nd hand item from another a/c. Judging from the background this pic was taken in very hot weather. That shield,if not a pilots personal coat of arms might perhaps be connected to a New Zealand or South African Squadron………
By: Jimbo27 - 24th January 2009 at 23:31
Knew I’d seen that badge somewhere!
Mosquito at War, pg 49, FBVI of 613 Sqn.
It says that it was in that a/c that Gen Browning, GOC British Airborne Corps was flown into Normandy in July 44.
🙂
By: Denis - 24th January 2009 at 23:16
Denis, is that the only info you have on the photograph? Any other clues ? Brian S.
Well , I am glad I didnt pay very much for this image:)
The seller just stated that it was ‘DH 98 Mosquito HK382 RO-T 29Sqd +crew @ Hunsdon, a/c was lost 9m W of Lille 16/3/45’
Somehow I didnt think it was RO-T as I have images of that A/C already and have never seen the shield emblem on that, or any other, 29 Squadron machine.
Thank you all for the replies so far, any guesses on the shield?
By: bms44 - 24th January 2009 at 23:03
Both ties wrong colour for RAF : definitely army types, I’d say. 😉
By: Scott Marlee - 24th January 2009 at 22:52
i think i can just make out an RAF Beret Badge on mr left hand man
By: bms44 - 24th January 2009 at 22:44
‘The other bloke’…looks like an army officer to me.
Side arm, a hint of pips on the epaulet, crisp collar and tie etc.
If the beret badge is the same on both parties, and it is indistinct at low resolution, I would suggest that the other gentleman is also ‘Army’, perhaps going for a ride.
Take a picture of me for the record.
Mark
I’ve had a little fun and have been trying to clarify the photo ; turned into negative, blown up a little, but without much luck. Mark, you just beat me to it on the ‘squaddie’ and I agree with all the clues you pointed out : the larger badge on the gent with the harness doesn’t appear to be RAF, and further clarification from the original photo might be needed, if possible to establish the regiment. Denis, is that the only info you have on the photograph? Any other clues ? Brian S.
By: Mark12 - 24th January 2009 at 22:09
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While one fellow is bedecked in harness ect, the other bloke looks like a squaddie!, Berets? normal attire for 1944?
What does the team think? 🙂
‘The other bloke’…looks like an army officer to me.
Side arm, a hint of pips on the epaulet, crisp collar and tie etc.
If the beret badge is the same on both parties, and it is indistinct at low resolution, I would suggest that the other gentleman is also ‘Army’, perhaps going for a ride.
Take a picture of me for the record.
Mark
By: John Aeroclub - 24th January 2009 at 21:31
The dress suggests post-war to me.
John
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