I can’t comment on the article. However, the PR of this magazine stinks and that’s paying it a compliment. I believe it went ‘belly-up’ once: it could not have happened to a more deserving cause.

Best Wishes.
Robert.

Yes got it ok. Very nice it looks as well. I would say its one of those types that were in the recruiting office windows of 50s and 60s. More than likely other offices as well which would explain why yours came from Cranwell. I hope it finds a good home.

Best Wishes.
Robert.

You can send me a pic if you like. I would like to see one just out of curiosity.
I’m here…… [email]northeagle@btinternet.com[/email]

Best Wishes.
Robert.

http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/falco_bob.htm

The above website gives in part the following information about a Hurricane bearing the number V6962 it may or may not be the one you are interested in.

When the Italian bombers approached the English coast they where spotted by British radar and Hurricanes from 17 and 257 Squadrons were scrambled shortly after 13.30, whilst Hurricanes from 46 Squadron, already airborne patrolling a convoy off Foulness, were also vectored to intercept Bandits over the Thames Estuary by Fighter Control. The latter formation was slightly delayed while the investigated a formation which proved to be friendly and were forced to made a wide circle before attacking. Elements 249 Squadron were also on a convoy patrol patrolling the same convoy off Foulness.
Flight Lieutenant H. Peter Blatchford (in Hurricane V6962), leading 257 Squadron, sighted nine bombers flying in a tight ‘vic’ formation some 10 miles east of Harwich. These were heading west-north-west at 12,000 feet, and Blatchford climbed the squadron to 15,000 feet before leading them down in a beam attack on the starboard side BR.20 formation. 46 Squadron, meanwhile, was fast approaching from the port side and attacked almost simultaneously. As they did so they were attacked from above and behind by between 20 and 30 CR.42s.
Peter Blatchford first attacked the rear BR.20 to the starboard side, seeing no effect from his fire and passing across to the port side, where he delivered two rear-quarter attacks on the rear left bomber. This aircraft looped violently and dived vertically towards the sea, disintegrating before hitting the water. His second opponent was also probably attacked by Pilot Officer K. Pniak (in Hurricane V7292) of 257 Squadron, who attacked one bomber that began to smoke and burn and then turned onto its back before it dived into the sea 10 miles east of Harwich after one man had baled out. He then attacked another, which glided in towards the coast, trailing smoke.

The website below gives details of a Wing Commander Howard Peter Blatchford who may be identical to the one listed above
http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1529953

Hope the above may be of interest/help

Kind regards

Ross

He is the same man. A Canadian pilot known by Tuck anyway, as ‘Cowboy’.

Best Wishes.
Robert.

Theres a name for sites like that…..!!**!!! Pic is here…

Thanks very much. So is that dayglo underneath the legend ‘LIFT HERE’ ?

This Chippie was at Cranwell for 5 years and then with 1 FTS Linton on Ouse until a student killed it.

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This one is similar, dayglo where you suggested. The links dodgey, its fourth pic down.

Best Wishes.
Robert.

Hello,

First post and all that.

Probably the only aviation related picture I’ve ever done.

Thats a very good skyscape.

Best Wishes.
Robert.