Hi Geoff,

As requested.
I am certain that this pilot is not Peter Brothers.

I will take your advice and try to contact 32 squadron association.
The photograph is about 24 inches x 10 inches so too big to scan.
Regards
Gerry[ATTACH=CONFIG]234070[/ATTACH]

Hi Chris
That is an incredible coincidence.
I thought that he was the pilot in the front row second from left.
Gery

Dear all,

I recently purchased the attached photograph of 32 Squadron at Biggin Hill for your interest[ATTACH=CONFIG]234022[/ATTACH].
It is dated November 1936.
I had hoped that Peter Brothers was going to be in the picture but I cannot see him.

I am trying to identify the others hence my initial request.

regards

Gerry

Cheers Gents
I will try the National Archives
Many thanks
Gerry

Dear all,

Many thanks for your replies.

Edgar,
I am aware of his flight on September 11th. My understanding is that he was on a training flight that was vectored to intercept an unknown aircraft. However, there is no mention of this in the squadrons ORB or anywhere else that I have looked. His book is also vague and provides no further detail. Consequently, I presume this is anecdotal evidence?

I would love to see his log book entries for September and October 1940. I am sure these would clear up any doubt for once and for all.

There were many airmen attached to squadrons during the Battle that failed, for whatever reason, to fly operationally during the required period. I suspect that Johnnie Johnson falls into this category.

None of this detracts from the fact that he was undoubtedly an exceptional pilot.

Gerry