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November 22, 2013 at 11:55 am in reply to: Is this the worst fake signature collection in an auction ever? #963544

gedburke3
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Hi all,

Thanks for your replies.
I have attached a photograph of John Freeborn’s signature for comparison.
This is the signature that the seller believes may be Paul Pattens.

Apart from the fact that they don’t match genuine signatures (Agreed some are better than others), the real give away is that they have been signed slowly – there are no light spots in the ink that occur when a pen moves quickly across paper.

The seller has informed me that the items came to him from a house clearance and that the original owner attended veteran events regularly.

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November 5, 2013 at 11:00 am in reply to: Falkland Islands Spitfires #981233

gedburke3
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Hi mmitch,
I have a copy of the book ‘Gifts of war’.
You are correct, there were 10 Falkland Island spitfires.
The book sates that the Governor and peoples of the Falkland islands presented 10 spitfires with a donation of £50,000.

Falkland Islands 1 – X4614 was a mk1a and went initially to 66 squadron at Gravesend in October 1940 and then on to 92 squadron.
2- was X4615. went to 616 squadron in October 1940 and then on to 610 squadron.
3- X4617. Went to 616 squadron in October 1940 and then on to 65 squadron.
4- X4616. went to 92 squadron in October 1940.
5- X4622. Went to 222 squadron in November 1940.
6- X4619. Went to 602 squadron.
7- X4620. Went to 611 Squadron.
8- X4642. Went to 609 Squadron in October 1940.
9- X4613. Went to 603 squadron in October 1940 and then on to 266 squadron.
10- X4643. Went to 72 squadron in October 1940.

Cheers
Gerry

September 21, 2013 at 8:11 am in reply to: Help needed to id RAF bomb sight part. #943871

gedburke3
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Cheers Smirky,
Thanks for your information.
Gerry

September 20, 2013 at 3:37 pm in reply to: Help needed to id RAF bomb sight part. #944856

gedburke3
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Cheers Austern,
Yes there is what appears to be a bulb located on the side.
I can’t find a date on it so am unable to assist you with that information.
Many thanks for your reply though which is much appreciated.

Cheers
gerry

September 18, 2013 at 9:47 am in reply to: Sgt A C Metcalfe , 604 Sqn . #948039

gedburke3
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Hi,
He flew in the Battle of Britain whilst with 604 squadron.
There may be a bit more in men of the battle if Britain but I don’t have it to hand at the moment.

METCALFE, Arthur Charles Auxiliary Air Force
Sergeant
604 (F) Squadron AAF
———- –
Air Gunner 800630
last mention 21.10.40
British – Enlisted for four years in 600 Squadron AAF as 800630 Aircrafthand under training, circa October 1938; embodied, 24 August 1939

June 12, 2013 at 5:06 pm in reply to: Fish tank disaster!! #963289

gedburke3
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Hi Andy,

I always fancy a pint!!:D and a catch up.
I haven’t been down your neck of the woods for ages due to work commitments etc but will try to come down soon.

I am in Cumbria next week with work but will email you when i get back and arrange a date.

Cheers

Gerry

June 12, 2013 at 4:47 pm in reply to: Fish tank disaster!! #963300

gedburke3
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Hi all,

That’s really very kind of you all and very much appreciated.

Owen, I have replaced my version of ‘Down to earth’ already so no need to worry.
I managed to save about 30% of what was damaged after freezing the books and dealing with them one by one.
However, most were beyond the point of even trying to save which was a shame.

Needless to say the fish tank and book shelves are now far apart!!

Cheers all
Gerry

May 17, 2013 at 7:46 am in reply to: Mystery Hurricane & Pilot #990388

gedburke3
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Well done Iain,
I have a photo of Hunt in a group shot taken in 1940. He has a moustache in that picture so I would never have linked him with this picture.
At least I was right about the ‘Aitch’ ;0)
Gerry

May 15, 2013 at 12:47 pm in reply to: Mystery Hurricane & Pilot #992315

gedburke3
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Hi Andy,

My guess is Ron Smythe of 111 and 249 squadron.

Also I think that the ‘Aitch’ is a pun on the aircraft’s letter ‘H’.

Can’t be sure though.

Gerry

April 7, 2013 at 11:21 pm in reply to: Fish tank disaster!! #940872

gedburke3
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Dear all,

I am touched.
What a generous bunch you are.
I will see how I get on with the now frozen books over the next few days.

My neighbours have offered to take a couple of books each and iron them for me. :0)

The real tragedy are the signed ones that have sentimental value, unfortunately in most cases these are ruined which is a real shame.

I am very grateful for your kind offers.

Gerry
ps Fish seem to be OK.

April 7, 2013 at 6:45 pm in reply to: Fish tank disaster!! #941084

gedburke3
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Cheers all,

Just finished mopping up the room after todays event.

Cheers Newforest for your link, I will follow the advice and see what I can salvage.

Cheers for your assistance.

Gerry

April 6, 2013 at 7:49 pm in reply to: Shoreham Aerojumble – Sat 6 April 2013 #941856

gedburke3
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Hi all,

Congratulations to Andy and his team of helpers for a great day out.

It was obvious that a lot of thought had gone into the planning and it paid off.

Plenty to spend your money on as well.
well done

Cheers

Gerry

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm in reply to: Shoreham Aerojumble – Sat 6 April 2013 #942518

gedburke3
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Cheers Andy,
Good luck for tomorrow.
I wish you all the best for a great success and will no doubt bump into you at some stage.
Gerry

April 3, 2013 at 5:14 pm in reply to: Battle of Britain medal 'clasp' #944146

gedburke3
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Slippers,

Have a look at this web site for further information on identifying genuine clasps from copies:-

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/staff/hartleyi/bobclasp.htm

Gerry

April 3, 2013 at 10:45 am in reply to: Help to identify 257 squadron members needed #944492

gedburke3
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Hi Papa,

The footage was taken in November 1940 just after the Battle of Britain.

Gerald Jones had not qualified as a pilot at that time and consequently can’t be the pilot in the film.

Gerry
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