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February 3, 2002 at 10:21 am in reply to: F15 #2116060

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RE: F15 … and B-24??

Thanks, Moggy. I will definitely try and make it out to Duxford to see this one, the next time I’m in the UK. I’ll buy you and Ashley a lifetime of drinks, if you can influence the IWM to make mention of the Indian Air Force’s Lib operations, somewhere in their display!

See you in the bar,

Snoopy

February 2, 2002 at 6:06 am in reply to: F15 #2116157

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RE: F15 … and B-24??

Moggy, Ashley, Steve, ah, officers and gentlemen all:

Many many thanks for the info on the B-24 destined for the AAM. I am absolutely delighted to know that it will be an *addition* to the B-24s on display in the UK!

(Among other things, I’m sure you’ll understand, I was a bit concerned that if the Cosford example was to move anywhere else, the small plate currently on her nose, commemorating the Indian Air Force connection, would be painted over … )

If my memory isn’t failing me — something that, alas, happens increasingly often these days — the Lackland AFB example was used as an ice research aircraft, before it went on display at Lackland … “The Blasted Event”, or some such name?

Thanks again to all,

Snoopy

February 1, 2002 at 3:06 pm in reply to: F15 #2116197

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RE: F15 … and B-24??

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 01-02-02 AT 03:07 PM (GMT)]>
> …
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>This spring, for the first (and only I suspect!) time, the
>museum will be going through this process to add the B-24
>and the Blackbird …
>

Ashley, I know you said don’t ask; and this may well be a question that all of you who live in the UK already know the answer to; but can I ask one, please, please, pretty please?

A B-24 being added to the AAM?? Hooray!! Question, Is it the former Indian Air Force example currently on display in Cosford? I’d be really interested in the answer, so if anyone knows …

Regards,

Snoopy

January 28, 2002 at 11:04 am in reply to: Lancasters lost in Russia #2116769

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RE: 9 Squadron

Steve, thanks for that. Back to Google and the libraries, I guess, to try and find a bit more about 9 Squadron in India! Thanks again and regards,

Snoopy

January 25, 2002 at 6:42 am in reply to: Lancasters lost in Russia #2117009

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9 Squadron

> … It is a nine squadron
>lancaster, serial W4964, which was part of the raid on the
>tirpitz. Several years ago the BBMF lancaster flew in these
>colours with Johnny Walker nose art.
>
> …
>

Steve, do you anything about 9 Squadron’s service in India? Thanks in advance,

Snoopy

January 24, 2002 at 2:19 pm in reply to: Lancasters lost in Russia #2117102

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Adding to the Lancaster questions

Peter, apologies for piggy-backing on your question; but on the basis that folks knowledgable and enthusiastic about the Lancaster will come to this thread, I’d like to pick their brains:

I have read that No 9 Squadron, 617’s comrade-in-arms (and occasional rival) spent some time in India, towards the end of WW2; but have found very little (like a passing sentence, here and there) on the history of their operations in India. Can anyone point me towards more comprehensive accounts of their operations in India?

Much appreciated, in advance. Thanks and regards,

Snoopy

December 11, 2001 at 7:07 am in reply to: "Johnnie" Johnson's medals sold #2120058

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RE: “Johnnie” Johnson’s medals sold

Mick, apologies if this is a question everyone else knows the answer to, but presumably he’s no longer alive?

I think he visited India in the mid-sixties or thereabouts, when he was AOC-in-C RAF Far East. I know one or two people who would have met him on that visit; I’ll see if I can stir some memories.

Snoopy

December 6, 2001 at 8:21 am in reply to: Vampire Flies! #2120312

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RE: Vampire Flies!

Whee!! Marvellous news, Kabir. Please don’t forget to come back with the pics, when your friends pass them to you!

Would you know if the occasion when this Vampire flew was laid on as some kind of substitute for the international air display that the Indian Air Force was planning to host (following the Indian Navy’s presumed PR success in hosting the International Fleet Review in Bombay, some months ago), which I understand was cancelled at short notice because of 9-11 and Operation Enduring Freedom? Did the IAF have any plans to fly any of its Vintage Flight at that display?

Look forward to seeing the pics, when you have them. Regards,

Snoopy

December 6, 2001 at 8:07 am in reply to: Spitfire Manual AP1565J&L #2120316

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RE: Spitfire Manual AP1565J&L

Harold, is this a maintainers’ manual you are looking for? I have somewhat dog-eared originals (ie not the facsimile reissues that are currently obtainable from, eg, the RAF Museum Shop) of the Pilot’s Notes for two different marks (inside a box in my loft, so I don’t have the AP publication numbers immediately to hand), but presumably that’s not what you’re looking for? Any help to you?

Snoopy

November 29, 2001 at 7:05 am in reply to: Picture of the day 25/11/01 #2120689

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You too, kev35

Thanks very much, kev35 — certainly seems as though this might be the man, the difference in rank notwithstanding.

I’d guess the RAF during WW2 awarded all officer ranks initially on an Acting basis, and only confirmed them as Substantive ranks (sometimes backdated) later.

Thanks again,

Snoopy

November 27, 2001 at 1:19 pm in reply to: Did this incident really happen? #2120776

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RE: Did this … really happen?

>
>Questions from my side
> …
>2. What were Indian pilots doing in the North Africa? never
>heard of them before!
>

Jagan:

One response I can offer is that Indian pilots did, I believe, serve in the North African campaign. Sqn Ldr M S Pujji DFC, about whom there have previously been a post or two on this Forum (you may just remember!), for one — he flew P-40s, IIRC, in that theatre.

The Indian Army served in North Africa in significant numbers, as you know (remember one Lt P S Bhagat, VC?); and it doesn’t seem unlikely to me that small numbers of Indian aircrew did so as well.

Now as to whether some of them got to share a Christmas lunch with Rommel, I know less than you do — but what a great story it’d make!

Anyone else out there know of this? In anticipation,

Snoopy

November 27, 2001 at 6:19 am in reply to: Picture of the day 25/11/01 #2120778

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Thanks, Ant

Ant, many thanks for the history details. To me, they confirm that the Sand / Stone scheme in use at the time of Operation Hurri would have been applied to eight-machine-gun versions rather than four-cannon versions. Also, that the fin flash would likely have been the early version, in which the leading vertical stripe extended up to and “wrapped around” the leading edge of the vertical stabiliser.

You’re absolutely right about the penalties of fitting a tropical filter, of course … just put it down to my South Asia enthusiasm speaking there!

Now if I may be forgiven for reverting to this — does anyone know anything about Flt Lt Robertson … ?

Thanks again, Ant,

Snoopy

November 26, 2001 at 6:12 pm in reply to: Picture of the day 25/11/01 #2120829

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Thanks + Correction to Sqn No

Thanks, Hatton — I thought the serial number seemed familiar — no doubt those of you who closely follow every change of livery at the the BBMF will find that thought hilarious!

Small correction, for those interested — the Corgi special edition Hurricane model represented an aircraft of No 261 Squadron, not 257 as I had incorrectly posted earlier.

A rambling thought is that the SE Asia livery would be appropriate for a four-cannon version of the Hurricane; but to be completely accurate shouldn’t it also be fitted with the tropical filter under the nose?

Anyway, thanks for the info. Does anyone out there know any more about Flt Lt Robertson?

Cheers,

Snoopy

November 26, 2001 at 12:35 pm in reply to: No more heroes……… #2120837

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RE: Roland Beaumont: Family?

Snapper, thanks for the link to Wg Cdr Beamont’s obituary, and for the spelling correction — I have seen Wg Cdr Beamont’s name spelt both ways, in different media, in British and other sources.

I was aware that the late Wg Cdr Beamont, who test-flew the Canberra and Lightning, wasn’t the same as the Gp Capt Bea(u?)mont who was seconded to the Indian Air Force. Without wishing to hijack this thread, I was just wondering if that officer was any relation. Can’t swear to the spelling version of his name either!

Regards,

Snoopy

November 26, 2001 at 12:22 pm in reply to: Picture of the day 25/11/01 #2120839

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RE: Picture of the day 25/11/01

Nice one, Philo!! Thanks as always.

A few questions and comments:

Do you have any background on this particular aircraft / shot? The colour scheme and the identification letter on the side seem the same as that of a Hurricane special edition model that Corgi was offering in its 1/72 line. From memory (can’t swear to its accuracy!), that model represented an aircraft flown by Flt Lt Robertson of No 257 squadron. However the fin flash and serial number are different; and that model represented an eight-machine-gun version rather than the four-cannon version in your picture. Going by the pilot’s helmet, I am guessing your picture was taken long after WW2. Can anyone guide me:

1: Is the scheme in your photograph meant to represent the same aircraft as the Corgi model?

2: Which is more accurate — the model or this picture?

3: Anyone know anything about Flt Lt Robertson? The packaging on the model gives a little background about the Squadron, but nothing about Flt Lt Robertson.

Many thanks to Philo again, and to anyone with answers in advance. Cheers,

Snoopy
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