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April 23, 2012 at 11:17 pm in reply to: I usually stick to Spitfires but… #1059310

hurri600
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Hurricane L1959 ex 73 Squadron TP-C.

I have copies of photos of this Aircraft after its Forced Landing in Luxembourg by its Pilot Dickie Martin on the 8th of November 1939.

At the time it was fitted with a Watts Propeller, i do not know whether this Aircraft was ever put on show, however i do know that the Propeller was removed to stop anyone flying the Aircraft.

The Aircraft was later destroyed, however the Watts Propeller was recently found in the loft a Police Station.

Hope this is of interest.

Iain

May 14, 2011 at 1:56 pm in reply to: Hurricane challenge…. #1043883

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263rd Hurricane

Hi Andy

As far as i can tell the 263rd Hurricanes built are as follows:

Hurricane L1809 from the first batch of 600 Hawker Built

Hurricane P2922 from the first batch of 500 Gloster Built

Hope this helps

Iain

March 15, 2011 at 10:40 pm in reply to: Help to identify aircraft type #1088398

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This information was taken from a transcript of the accident form, however you are quite correct the one piece of vital information i neglected to mention is that it stated that the pilot failed to lower the Undercarriage, faulty procedure, Pilot to blame for accident.

Iain

March 15, 2011 at 6:29 pm in reply to: Help to identify aircraft type #1088532

hurri600
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Hurricane L1869

According to the Accident card.
The Aircraft was being flown by the CO of 501 Squadron Squadron Leader M.V.M.Clube on the 26th of March 1939.

He was involved in practice Circuits & Landings at Filton
(501 sqds Home Base) when he held off to high on landing and Stalled, Crashing on the Aerodrome with the Undercarriage retracted.

The Accident record also notes that he only had 4 hours flying time on Hurricanes at the time.

Hope this is of interest.

Iain

October 25, 2010 at 11:23 pm in reply to: Hurricane L1562….?? #1096350

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Hurricane L1562

Hi Andy.

Nice photo, there is another photo of this Aircraft take from head-on which shows the Hangar behind under construction and in the distance can be seen part of the banking of the race track. so i would think it is very likely Brooklands.

Best wishes

Iain (Hurri600)

October 22, 2010 at 11:58 pm in reply to: Keeping Memories Alive Signing Event #1099261

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Event Update

Just a quick update with regard to the Event at The Cambridge Belfry Hotel, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire CB23 6BW on Sunday 24th of October.

Those Pilots who have agreed to attend this Event as of this evening barring any health problems are.

Flight Lieutenant Bill Green 501 Sqd. Battle of Britain.

Flight Lieutenant Archie McInnes 601-238 Sqds. Battle of Britain.
(Please note that he will be attending in the morning and may stay for the afternoon dependent on his health)

Squadron Leader Nigel Rose 602 Sqd. Battle of Britain.

Flight Lieutenant Tony Fairhead 184 Sqd. Europe.

1st Officer Peter George ATA Pilot.

In the afternoon we will be joined by.

Wing Commander Peter Ayerst 73 Sqd. Battle of France.

Squadron Leader William Pearce 261 Sqd. Burma.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LIST COULD CHANGE AT VERY SHORT NOTICE DUE TO THE AGE AND HEALTH OF THE VETERANS.

Thank you.

October 11, 2010 at 2:59 pm in reply to: Keeping Memories Alive Signing Event #1111809

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Event Update

Squadron Leader Nigel Rose as agreed to attend.

Squadron Leader Rose flew Spitfires with No 602 Squadron during the BATTLE OF BRITIAN and later became an Instructor training pilots on Hurricanes and Spitfires.

Best wishes
Hurri600

October 1, 2010 at 6:42 pm in reply to: Keeping Memories Alive Signing Event #1123015

hurri600
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Trumper thank you for taking the time and trouble.

Very grateful

Iain

September 30, 2010 at 7:51 pm in reply to: Keeping Memories Alive Signing Event #1124420

hurri600
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Keeping Memories Alive Signing Event

Just a quick update, for those interested in attending this Event.

Rooms are available should you wish to stay.

Contact the Cambridge Belfry Hotel
on 01954-714600 or fax. 01954-714610.

Please keep checking for further updates.
Thank you
Hurri600

September 16, 2010 at 7:49 pm in reply to: Huricane serial number #1144557

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Hurricane L1910

More on the history of this Aircraft after service with 501 squadron according to the movement card:

28-05-40. 21 AD.
20-06-40. 4 MU & 1 CRU.
(It appears that the engine went tothe MU & the Aiframe the CRU)
15-08-40. 10 MU.
14-09-40. 6 O.T.U.
28-11-40.
Spitfire X4589 FY-L flown by Sgt D.A.Edwards of 611 Squadron overshot on landing at Sutton Bridge & collided with Hurricane L1910 which was dispersed on the Airfield. (Airframe damaged, repairable at MU, engine ok)

04-12-40. SAS Rolls Royce Hucknall (servicing & aircraft section)
31-08-42. CAT B
03-09-42. RIW Morrisons. (repaired in works)
06-12-42. 203 MU.
07-03-43. 59 O.T.U.
08-11-43. 6 S of TT. (school of technical training)
24-03-44. 2 S of TT.

? Reduced to Scrap.

hope this is of interest.

Iain (Hurri600)

September 15, 2010 at 8:15 pm in reply to: Huricane serial number #1145825

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Hurricane L1910

According to the movement card L1910 joined 501 Squadron on the 14th of July 1939 from No 8 Maintenance Unit.
Until damaged in action on the 12th of May 1940 while being flown by P/o K.N.T.Lee.

Other 501 Squadron Pilots known to have flown this Aircraft are :

H.C.Adams
W.B.W.Gracey
D.B.Crabtree
R.C.Dafforn
C.E.Malfroy
M.F.C.Smith
K.N.T.Lee
Clayton
A.D.Pickup
E.S.Williams
D.A.S.McKay

Hope this is of interest
Hurri600

May 22, 2010 at 12:43 pm in reply to: Hurricane V6799 #1145250

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Hurricane V6799

Hi Mac Mackenzie’s Hurricane V6799 of No 501 Squadron was definitely coded SD-X.
There is a photograph of the Aircraft being inspected after it forced landed after the ramming incident.
Acopy of this photo is reproduced on page 319 of the Book ‘The Battle of Britain then and now’ MkIV.

Hope this helps

Hurri600

April 23, 2010 at 7:16 pm in reply to: Gathering Of Warbirds and Veterans North Weald #1104922

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EVENT UPDATE

I have just been informed that sadly the following Veterans are unable to attend on Sunday due to health and family problems.

F/O John Byrne.
F/LT Doug Gregory.
F/LT Tony Rogers.
F/LT Harry Smith.
W/O Kaz Yajima.

Please keep checking for further news.

April 22, 2010 at 3:53 pm in reply to: Gathering Of Warbirds and Veterans North Weald #1106440

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EVENT UPDATE

Wing Commander Tom Neil has agreed to attend.

He flew Hurricanes with 249 Squadron from North Weald during the Battle of Britain and later in Malta. He also flew Spitfires when the Squadron re-equipped.

Unfortunately Group Captain Eric Batchelar has had to cancel due to ill health.

April 20, 2010 at 5:57 pm in reply to: Gathering Of Warbirds and Veterans North Weald #1108884

hurri600
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EVENT UPDATE

Flight Lieutenant Tony Rogers has agreed to attend, barring any health problems.

He Trained on Tiger Moths followed by Avro Ansons.
After which he was posted briefly to 303 Squadron flying Spitfires.
Later he served with 300 and 305 Squadrons, where he flew Wellingtons,Lancasters and Mosquitos.
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