Hello all, as part of my squadron historian role (which I greatly enjoy) I’ve been authorised to produce some large framed pictures illustrating Sixty Squadron’s history. Our squadron is still active, training student pilots and crewmen on the Griffin helicopter at RAF Shawbury.
I’m looking for high quality photos of specific types if anyone has them in their collections. I can’t pay any cash I’m afraid, and I can’t guarantee they’ll be used, but will credit any photo used in the accompanying caption. Most importantly, your photo will help to inspire students as they pass through the squadron during their flying training. My thanks to a certain West Country gentleman for already assisting with the SEAC P-47.
I’m looking for colour or black and white photos, good enough for about 18″ x 24″ size, of the following types (air-to-air would be a bonus):
Nieuport 17, DH9a, DH10, Wapiti (IAF Museum, I believe), Blenheim I (wait for the Duxford one?/temperate, black undersides ideally), Blenheim IV (temperate/light undersides), Hurricane IIc (SEAC – BBMF PZ865 to oblige shortly?), Javelin (esp Tengah air-to-air)
Any contact details for furnishers of air-to-air images of the above would be appreciated.
Thanks chaps/chapesses, and please, if you can, make use of your pride and joys!
By: woodterrace58 - 10th February 2013 at 21:19
Excellent picture wall Sea Fury fan. Looks like a good varied selection of pictures. Well done on your efforts
By: Seafuryfan - 13th December 2012 at 09:24
pagen01, nice photo. Yes, the Pembroke was indeed one of the longest serving types. The Griffin is catching up, moving into it’s sixteenth year. It’s been a challenge to get the balance of types fairly represented, and two of the hardest to find were the Hurricane IIc and Blenheim IV with belly guns, probably due to the austere living conditions – it’s amazing given the climate how many photos have survived.
Very much looking forward to PZ865 emerging in Far East colours; Duxford photographers, I’d really appreciate a high res image after rollout. Should look very good in temperate camouflage, Far East roundels and hopefully 4 x 20mm cannon! (any chance of the bomb racks to finish it off, BBMF, for a true Hurribomber?)
Thanks for all the positve comments!
By: pagen01 - 13th December 2012 at 08:36
Pembroke, at almost 20 years must be one of the longest serving types with 60?
By: paul178 - 13th December 2012 at 05:41
Nice work indeed. On the Blenheim pics I am sure there is a thread on the forum somewhere I think regarding the colour of the undersides.
By: lauriebe - 13th December 2012 at 02:34
Hi all, the ‘History Wall’ is almost done, thought you might like to see the result, and thanks to all those who contributed.
Rick, very nice indeed.
By: lauriebe - 13th December 2012 at 02:33
PT.
No.27 Squadron most probably in Malaya in 1941.
Mark
Probably taken at Kallang on 2 April 1941. There is an entry in the Squadron’s ORB which reads:
“The Squadron paraded in front of Aircraft at 07.30 hrs. S/Ldr Hackett, F/Lt. Fowle and F/Lt. Wigfall took off in Flight Formation in order to fly past for the benefit of the United Press, who visited the Station for the purpose of photographing and “writing up” Fighters.”
By: TomDocherty72 - 12th December 2012 at 12:07
Walls
Looking very good Cooky. Nice to see the history in photo form so well presented.
Tom
By: pistonrob - 12th December 2012 at 07:53
Excellent work. Looks fantastic and thanks for showing us
By: Rlangham - 12th December 2012 at 01:12
Have an original DH10 postcard I can scan in, don’t know how big it will blow up to though if that’s any use. May be portraying 60 Squadron Royal Flying Corps next weekend but very much in the pipline
By: bazv - 11th December 2012 at 22:40
Looking good Rich…well done !!
rgds baz
By: Aces High - 11th December 2012 at 22:26
Good work well presented!
The ‘History Wall’ looks great, thanks for sharing and updating us.
By: Seafuryfan - 11th December 2012 at 21:48
Hi all, the ‘History Wall’ is almost done, thought you might like to see the result, and thanks to all those who contributed.
By: Mark12 - 16th October 2012 at 13:54
Here are some Blenheims from Life magazine. Not sure what squadron as “PT” does not come up in my list of squadron codes.
PT.
No.27 Squadron most probably in Malaya in 1941.
Mark
By: Seafuryfan - 16th October 2012 at 07:04
Steve, thanks very much for posting this image, this is just what I’m looking for. If you have the time, I’d be very grateful if you could scan what you can and email to:
[email]shy-dhfs60qhci010@mod.uk[/email]
Thanks, and we do have this film in our archives – a unique record of FEAC ops.
Regards,
Rick
By: stevew62 - 15th October 2012 at 23:05
60 sqn Javelin – air to air
This one is in my Dad’s logbook
It’s just a “normal” photo, about 4″*6″ I don’t suppose anyone has ever seen it before. I’m not sure how big it could be blown up to.
The flight is listed as 10 July 1964 with Mike Thomas as Navigator, ” H.L. + L.L. Battle & Close ( 2 of 4 )”
BTW, have you seen these ?
By: Seafuryfan - 14th October 2012 at 16:32
Hi Tom – I’ve been getting ideas from your sqn website, re retiring, I was just thinking the same about you mate! PM on it’s way, and thanks for your help.
Cheers and thank you to everyone else for your posts,
SFF
By: TomDocherty72 - 14th October 2012 at 10:11
60 Sqn
Hi Rick,
Send me your email address and I will send you a 60 Sqn Javelin photo from my collection.
Yours aye
Tom Doc
PS, haven’t you retired yet?
By: Wokka Bob - 13th October 2012 at 14:20
Here are some Blenheims from Life magazine. Not sure what squadron as “PT” does not come up in my list of squadron codes.
62 Sqn:- Sep 1939 – Jan 42
By: spiteful21k - 13th October 2012 at 11:43
Pictures
Here are some Blenheims from Life magazine. Not sure what squadron as “PT” does not come up in my list of squadron codes.
By: TonyT - 13th October 2012 at 11:30
60 squadron meteor and Javelin photos on this site, register and ask
http://rafforum.activeboard.com/t6678103/60-squadron/?page=2&sort=oldestFirst
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