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November 1, 2008 at 5:58 pm in reply to: Pilot Officer S R E Weatherley 53 Squadron #1236201

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Blimey that was quick!!
Many thanks Ross. I notice you spelt the surname without the y on the end.
So poor old Stan was killed in an accident – what a waste.
Many thanks
Gerry

October 24, 2008 at 11:21 pm in reply to: Air Photo of Kenley Airfield 1941 #1164774

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Cheers Andy,
I wondered about the date in 1941 as I couldn’t find anything about a large raid at that time. I can’t recall seeing the picture in my copy of ‘The hardest Day’. I’ll have to take another look.
I take the kids to Kenley a lot. They love to cycle round the perimeter whilst I wander about exploring. Such a shame that most of the old buildings have been demolished now though.
I submit a picture from google earth that can be used as a comparison, Kenley hasn’t changed much at all really.
Best wishes
Gerry

October 24, 2008 at 9:09 pm in reply to: Air Photo of Kenley Airfield 1941 #1165049

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Kenley

Hi,
Many thanks for posting this photograph.
Does it have a date?
I would love to have a better resolution of it if that’s OK. my email is as follows:- [email]gedburke3@yahoo.co.uk[/email]
Many thanks
Gerry

October 20, 2008 at 4:48 pm in reply to: Marcus Robinson 602 and 616 squadrons #1169603

gedburke3
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Hi Robert,
Many thanks for this, I never noticed the entry before!!
Best wishes
Gerry

October 20, 2008 at 1:57 pm in reply to: Artist Required !! #1169738

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Artist

Forgot to say that he does oils, watercolours and various other mediums as well.
Gerry

October 20, 2008 at 1:47 pm in reply to: Artist Required !! #1169746

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artist

Hi Steve,
I know a good and reasonable artist that has done work for me over the past few years. I have attached an example of his work so that you have something to base your judgement on.
Anyhow, let me know if you are interested and I will put you in touch with him.
Best wishes
Gerry

August 22, 2008 at 10:01 pm in reply to: Luftwaffe Pilots? #1233412

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Only thing similar is a list of Luftwaffe aircrew in the book ‘Battle over Britain’.
Those that have the book can find it in appendix B on page 541 onwards.
I should stress that I don’t think it is exhaustive by any means and unfortunatly has just the names with no further details.
It’s a start though!
Gerry

August 21, 2008 at 8:04 pm in reply to: Spifire – Best Dad in the world for 1 day? #1234397

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Another one for you Tim.
He had a great time – in fact I was supposed to sit in it and he was supposed to watch!!
Gerry

August 21, 2008 at 7:55 pm in reply to: Spifire – Best Dad in the world for 1 day? #1234409

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Hi Tim,
He’s not a great deal younger than you were when you climbed over the side of your hurricane in 1940!:D
Gerry

August 18, 2008 at 9:01 pm in reply to: Memorial Flight flypast at Kenley 17th August #1237527

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Hi Howard,
I didn’t take my camera in the rush to get out and on my way. (child screaming!!).
I did see you at the Portcullis club and stood and watched as the ladies and gents were reenacting a raid on the plotting table, very enjoyable.
I did manage to get a few seconds of film on my phone – although it is poor quality. You are welcome to it although I’m not sure how I could send it.
gerry

August 18, 2008 at 3:31 pm in reply to: 68 years ago today…… #1238029

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Butch – a dud?

Hi James,
Don’t know for sure that Butch was in the plane that day but I do have a letter from Bob Doe that states clearly that Butch had more hours on Spits than most of the pilots on the Squadron! I will scan it and show it here if you want.
I also know that J J Booth of 600 Squadron regularly flew with his pet Monkey ‘Minnie’ during The Battle of Britain. In fact, when the monkey died he had it stuffed and presented to the Squadron. I have a press cutting somewhere about this.
There are several members of Pat Hughes family still in Australia who should be able to give you some stories regarding him.
Gerry.

August 18, 2008 at 1:27 pm in reply to: 68 years ago today…… #1238147

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Butch??????????

But another question here is was his dog Butch with him at the time. I know the dog flew with him quite a bit and after Pat was lost on the 7th the dog was never seen again either.
By the way Shoreham aircraft Museum are unveiling a memorial to Pat on the 23rd of this month. Unfortunately I’m working so won’t be able to attend.
Gerry

August 17, 2008 at 11:47 pm in reply to: Memorial Flight flypast at Kenley 17th August #1238451

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Hi Peter,
It went very well. There were two aircraft that took part from the Memorial flight – a Spitfire and a Hurricane. I was pleased to see a really good turnout, probably 400 people. I went for a pint in the Portcullis club afterwards and spent a while talking to an elderly gent that was with 501 Squadron at Kenley in 1940.
The air cadet gliders were flying as well despite the rather strong wind.
Best wishes
Gerry

August 17, 2008 at 1:13 pm in reply to: 68 years ago today…… #1239003

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Ken Mackezie

What about Ken Mackenzie of 501 Squadron, he famously used his aircraft to down a 109 into the Channel and then badly injured himself in the force landing. Attached picture shows him last year at Bentley Priory.
Gerry

August 17, 2008 at 11:21 am in reply to: Memorial Flight flypast at Kenley 17th August #1239059

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Kenley flypast at 15.20hrs

Hi all,
Managed to find out that the flypast is scheduled for 15:20 on Sunday 17th August.
gerry
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