most likely the MoUSAF

Roger Smith.

I would prefer historical accuracy and Merlin3945’s suggestion of a note at the end of the film is the very least the producers could do.

Perhaps they could call the dog/codename Niger – much nearer to the correct one.

It’s all about context – I too have used the names (and more) merlin3945 refers to but, mostly, in an inoffensive way. I don’t think anybody means or takes offence at the word “Japs” today but 50- 60 years ago it was a name of hate. My father (who fought through France. Belgium and Holland) used to say “the only good German is a dead one” I think, if he were alive today, he would not say (or think) it any longer.

We all have opinions about people from other countries – or even different regions of our own country – in varying degrees.

Let’s not forget when Gibson named his dog and chose the codeword it was American white soldiers abusing, segregating and beating up their fellow countrymen because their skin was black.

Roger Smith.

According to the ‘bible’ by Bruce (“British Aeroplanes 1914 – 1918”) Blackburn built 108 examples (if my maths is correct) of the BE2c.

Aircraft no 10000 was the last of a batch of 50 for the Admiralty. I can’t remember seeing a five number serial number on an aircraft from that period before – I wonder of it was unique? (a system with a letter and four numbers followed)

I suspect an enlargement of the badge on the fin will be Blackburn Aircraft.

No idea as to the location I am afraid.

Roger Smith

Sherlock Holmes would be proud of you Dr. Smith :D:D

Roger Smith.

Bob Ogden’s book (I only have the 2006 edition) has four collections on Crete:

Askifou War Museum – fuselage frame of D.F.S. 230 (PPO).
Iraklion Air Force Base Collection – 3 x F-5 Freedom Fighter, Thunderstreak, Thunderflash (PPO).
Maleme Collection – UH-1H, T-33, F-104, F-5 Freedom Fighter, Thunderstreak, Thunderflash (PPO).
Souda Air Force Base Collection – 3 x T-33, 3 x Thunderstreak (PPO)

Don’t go getting yourself arrested Moggy we don’t want to have to organise a whip-round to cover your bail 😀

Roger Smith.

Ian, Have you been in contact with the Norfolk and Suffolk Air Museum?

They have quite a large display on RAF air-sea rescue if I remember rightly. They may be able to put you in touch with others from that time?

Roger Smith.