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  • in reply to: Photo's of an RAF career 1930's to 1960's ! #1230147
    Ballykellybrat
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    John will know far more than me but its an Avro 642/4m. I think it soldiered on as an RAF aircraft?
    Bill

    in reply to: Newbuild airfields #1230427
    Ballykellybrat
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    In the UK I would think Culdrose was the last military airfield built from scratch, not opening until April 1947. Overseas – Mount Pleasant?
    Interesting question.
    Bill

    in reply to: Photo's of an RAF career 1930's to 1960's ! #1231089
    Ballykellybrat
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    There’s a photo in Jim Oughton’s Lib book of a GR111 FK229 in the same configuration i.e. ASV aerials, nose & tail fairings & white paint everywhere. However this is coded XB-Y of 224 squadron (& conceivably was once coded E). Looking at this batch of Libs they were all modified by Scottish Aviation & most went to 224. FK244 of the same batch was coded E with no 224 squadron letters. So is this our aircraft?
    Bill

    in reply to: Photo's of an RAF career 1930's to 1960's ! #1231110
    Ballykellybrat
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    The nearest flag is the (United Kingdom) Civil Air Ensign, the other is the original flag of Iraq, comprising 2 stars (7 pointed) & black/white/green horizontal stripes.
    What is that thing in front of the HP42 complete with Imperial Airways titling?
    Bill

    in reply to: Photo's of an RAF career 1930's to 1960's ! #1231355
    Ballykellybrat
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    Photos 39, 40, 42 & 43 look very much like Odiham. The original pre-war fort control tower with crash tenders alongside ties up with other photos as does the C hangar.
    The Bev presence may be linked to Odiham being a 38 Group Transport Command station (from 1960). The Skeeter probably made the very short hop from Middle Wallop just down the road. A BoB Display in September 1960, 61….?
    Bill

    in reply to: Photo's of an RAF career 1930's to 1960's ! #1231493
    Ballykellybrat
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    Blimey – just caught up with this marvellous lot. Looks like Dishforth alright. Photo 41 Meteor – I think the rear canopy was removed to replenish the cannon ammo. Aren’t the tanks to the right of the trolley?
    Bill

    in reply to: Still being found! #1233220
    Ballykellybrat
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    About 10 years ago one could go on a sight seeing boat trip from Chania – including a view of the “German Fighter”. Through the glass bottom of the boat the “fighter” was clearly a Ju52 (pretty mangled as you would expect). Maybe the same?
    Cheers,
    Bill

    in reply to: Undercarriage leg ? #1164556
    Ballykellybrat
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    Victor tail bumper?

    in reply to: Landing Gear Identification needed #1169910
    Ballykellybrat
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    Look like Wellington tail wheels to me. Moreton was a Wellington OTU for most of the war.
    Bill

    in reply to: Farnborough – Oct 16th centenary flyby??? #1173079
    Ballykellybrat
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    Many thanks V903 – I’ll be there. Cheers, Bill

    in reply to: Farnborough – Oct 16th centenary flyby??? #1173963
    Ballykellybrat
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    Missed her again. VOC website has no mention I can see.

    in reply to: Your best or longest aviation daytrip! #506268
    Ballykellybrat
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    Day trip Heathrow-Gander return. Concorde 204 G-BOAC. 2.45 hours out, 2.35hours back! Route proving flights. Chateau Mouton Baron Philippe 1970 at Mach 2.0 at 55,000 feet!!! Absolute magic.

    in reply to: JDK's pointless quiz No.6,095(b) pt 3 #1204948
    Ballykellybrat
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    Hallowed ground – RAF Tempsford.

    in reply to: Wellington Bomber #1216681
    Ballykellybrat
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    Malta Story

    My father was one of the Wellington pilots for the film. The aircraft were T10’s (NB113 & HF626) & the filming was at Luqa & Ta Kali in November 1953. The RAF crews were also “extras” in the film for which J Arthur Rank promoted my dad from Flight Sergeant to Flying Officer!

    in reply to: Who would jump from an aircraft like this? #1226630
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    Hudson V

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