Hurricane Query/Is this Gerald 'Stapme' Stapleton?

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By: Cranswick - 24th June 2007 at 21:24

Stapme’s Hurrie

I have a first-hand copy of this photo from the album of fellow-257 Sqn pilot Cedric Henman. The serial of the Hurricane is Z2966.

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By: pimpernel - 24th June 2007 at 19:40

Tried looking at it blown up but the numbers just get blurred.

It seems like Z2866, not sure if there is another letter before the Z.
The number looks as though it slants upwards distorting the numbers slightly.

I have not got any Hurricane serial number books to look up.

Good luck.

Brian.

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By: spade grip - 23rd June 2007 at 23:09

Can’t make out the serial but the photo was taken at High Ercall in Shropshire in 1942

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By: RAF Pilot - 23rd June 2007 at 22:10

Serial Number

Hello Chaps, thank you so much for your answer but my question is:
Do you know the serial number of that Hawker Hurricane?

Thank you very much!

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By: spade grip - 23rd June 2007 at 20:39

This photo is published in the BBMF’s 2007 brochure in which “Stapme” has written the forward, so in answer to the question yes it is “Stapme”

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By: CSheppardholedi - 22nd June 2007 at 22:23

Here is a link to a nice colour portrait of Stampe

Enjoy

http://www.aviartnutkins.com/individuals/IN9_Squadron_Leader_Gerald_Stapleton.php

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By: BlueRobin - 22nd June 2007 at 22:19

I’ve changed the thread title, just in case anyone thought Stapme was in the daisy bed. 🙂