On the subject of great Battle of Britain books, was this title ever reprinted? I can only find references to the 1st edition (Jul 1989) by Gliddon & 2nd? (Sep 1999) by CCB Aviation books
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Dave
Thanks for the burial date Chris. I’ve sent you a P.M.
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Dave
Air Britain Crash List in Aeromilitaria only detail crashes on land
Thanks Paul – I should’ve realized that!
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Dave
Hi Paul/Ross,
Thanks for the additional information. The Form 78 simply shows W9179 as a Cat E on 27-Mar 1943, but form 1180 confirms that W9179 crashed into the sea at 04:43 with MACFADZEAN as pilot. MACFADZEAN’s son is in the process of requesting his service records which may confirm more, but I’m satisifed MACFADZEAN was flying W9179 and his association with W9184 is a mistake
I have the Northumberland Aviation Diary and Air Britain Aeromilitaria Summer 2009, but not the AB “W” Serials hence my confusion as to why W9179 wasn’t mentioned
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Dave
P.S. Happy to fwd the forms to you for reference. P.M. if interested with email address
Non-aviation
In addition to above I suggest taking the PATH train to Hoboken, birth place of Frank Sinatra & some great bars in a nice town. The Cake Boss also has his store here (google it!)
Aviation
Take LIRR (Long Island RailRoad) to Westbury then 5 min cab for the Cradle of Aviation Musem on Charles Lindbergh Bvld. This is next to the Nassau Coliseum where the New York Islanders (NHL) play if Ice Hockey is of interest & much easier to get ticket for than NY Rangers (MSG)
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Dave
No problem, I’m also investigating where I got the info from in the first place.
For anyone interested, the website in the stages of a MAJOR update. The info regarding our Bell/Sioux has been corrected (a website is only as good/acurate as the information provided!)
Jon Irwin’s flickr site has some nice shots of ‘PO being loaded up – PO – The Journey Begins. Good luck guys
Thanks, if he could get in touch over the weekend or early next week it would be appreciated
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Dave
Thanks Icare9,
I’ve managed to get a record of his 97Sqn ops, but this doesn’t cover his training @ Turnhouse or service after 97Sqn (last entry 27/10/1942).
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Dave
At a recent book auction, the first seven volumes (1909-1915) sold for £760 on behalf of the Shuttleworth Collection ….
Alex,
When reforming at Acklington in 1947 92Sqn used ‘DL’. They didn’t adopt ‘8L’ until 1950
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DG
Scott,
Most of the North-East airfields are now covered (in various detail) on our NEAR website – http://www.neaviationresearch.org.uk/Airfields/Airfields.htm
Thanks Lee,
Much appreciated. I don’t suppose you know the transfer dates between units by any chance?
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Dave
XM833 history
Can any kind sole provide XM833’s history, i.e. when it was converted from a HAS.1 & units served etc?
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Dave