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  • May 17, 2009 at 5:13 am in reply to: Lancaster FM213 Before Restoration #1168703
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    Good find there Peter, always nice to see “before” pictures, cheers DB

    May 1, 2009 at 3:49 pm in reply to: DH Mosquito VR796 Arrives in Victoria for Restoration #1187843
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    Very good work , was that HML with Spartan? cheers Darrell

    April 23, 2009 at 8:51 pm in reply to: Spade Grip Code ID Please #1196117
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    Not Battle Cees, I think if you cut that black tape off you will see channel for the air lines, probably a modification for the Lucas button, ask Tony(Rocketeer), we did that over here on CCF AH 2242s and 2040s to run lines for an electric button instead of the brass air lines, unless you see the AH number may never know what is from? DB

    March 23, 2009 at 8:50 pm in reply to: RAF/RCAF Missing Research & Inquiry Unit? #1232399
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    Hi Don, yes of the 55 RCAF would the book states any names that worked for the MRES? and how many personnel the unit had identified? I borrowed 2 note books from the widow of an RCAF flier volunteered into the MRES on account of a cousin that was lost but had been found in a Dutch forest in the remains of a Wellington in 1951 long after he was expatriated in 1947. The note books are filled with notes and names of witnesses and quite graphic in regards to exhumation and identifying remains, I have started to read them in earnest and am very moved in finding out more info on this seldom discussed topic, thank you, Darrell

    March 21, 2009 at 10:31 pm in reply to: Lancaster FM213 To Fly Again This Year! #1234356
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    Peter, spent the day at CWH, my pal the mantainence engineer says she will be ready for flying season, typical winter work being performed, as far as blades go looks like they can get them ok but will need some coin to “buy” a few, of course any donations would be great, cheers Darrell

    March 6, 2009 at 3:47 am in reply to: Lancaster Remains Resolute Bay #1174897
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    Yes thats FM 221 for sure, I have the BFP out of the old girl, not much left to recover of the Lanc is there Peter? I think the picture is 221 not long after crash, cheers DB

    March 6, 2009 at 3:44 am in reply to: American Tail Unit ID? #1174902
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    Hard time reading any numbers, would have liked to identify the old unit, oh well, DB

    February 20, 2009 at 10:40 pm in reply to: Ejection Seats For Sale #1197093
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    Tony with the economy as it is, there is a “Bailout” joke in there somewhere!

    February 9, 2009 at 3:25 pm in reply to: Ross McNeill hero to NA337 #1212360
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    Thanks fellas, well my folks are Scots, so I guess Im in there somewhere eh? the boys said they could use a couple more econos, Cees I hate to tell you but I sat in the pilots seat for about 15 minutes! quite an experience for sure. Ross thanks again for your generousity, hope those fuel***** work to your liking, and yes funny how individual people can meet the needs of others when called upon, all the best Darrell

    February 2, 2009 at 1:30 pm in reply to: Stand out Spitfire pilots #1220029
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    Personally would have to be Canada’s finest squadron leader LVC Lloyd Chadburn DSO&bar.DFC, also nobody has noted a “legless pilot” Douglas Bader , but there are many fine pilots.

    January 16, 2009 at 10:50 pm in reply to: WW2 BBC Recordings? #1160919
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    Well I am actually trying to get some audio of 416 RCAF sqdn after a victorious day where the BBC filmed and interviewed the successful pilots including my friends uncle, of course he didn t survive and she would love to hear him. The BBC interview was around Nov 3 1943, I may to navigate through the BBC website, thanks.

    January 16, 2009 at 1:31 pm in reply to: Wright Flyer dataplate for sale #1161228
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    I would be interested to know when the “original” owner of little quaint place sees his item up for sale for that amount of money, can you say lawsuit!

    January 13, 2009 at 8:28 pm in reply to: Lancaster Prop Blades Wanted????? #1163050
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    Similar Peter but dont work, nice try though. DB

    January 11, 2009 at 5:19 pm in reply to: Lancaster Prop Blades Wanted????? #1165415
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    Yes basically all the big musuems have already been petitioned for blades, now trying collectors and aviation buffs like ourselves who may have or may know where blades may be, chers Darrell

    January 10, 2009 at 3:57 pm in reply to: Spitfire escort for PM Churchill? #1166514
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    Well shortly after D Day with WC Johnny Johnson lead the “Red Indian” 421 RCAF Sqdn to either B-1 or another airfield on France, I have seen a log book with the mission even stating that PM Churchill had spoke to the chaps prior to takeoff, was looking for some further info on this flight, thank you, Darrell

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