John will know far more than me but its an Avro 642/4m. I think it soldiered on as an RAF aircraft?
Bill
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
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
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
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
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
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
Victor tail bumper?
Look like Wellington tail wheels to me. Moreton was a Wellington OTU for most of the war.
Bill
Many thanks V903 – I’ll be there. Cheers, Bill
Missed her again. VOC website has no mention I can see.
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.
Hallowed ground – RAF Tempsford.
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!
Hudson V