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  • June 10, 2018 at 12:40 pm in reply to: Jet Assist Lincoln #785279
    andrewclark
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    This is intriguing. It certainly does not look like any of the big Avro aircraft to me, so suspect the Dornier theory is right. It also looks as if it is wearing German markings but, if it had been captured, wouldn’t those have been replaced with RAF roundels before being flown again? Just a thought…..

    June 3, 2018 at 7:37 pm in reply to: 2018 Aerojumbles & Aeroboots #789121
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    I was only really looking for books, and was delighted with the range available and my several purchases. I wasn’t up to staying long, as I’m recovering from major surgery, but I shall certainly be looking forward to the next one. We’ll done organisers and sellers alike.

    May 24, 2018 at 3:25 pm in reply to: The Original RAF Dams Raid in WWII? #795508
    andrewclark
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    Is it, perhaps, that the ‘dams raid’ was actually the bombing of Sylt, as described at

    http://ww2today.com/raf-attack-sylt-after-luftwaffe-attack-on-scapa-flow

    Just a suggestion?

    May 23, 2018 at 11:08 pm in reply to: Did the BBMF have part of a Tempest in the late 1970's #795849
    andrewclark
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    Not sure if it helps, but I seem to remember it was just the fuselage and engine. I don’t remember there being any wings there.

    May 23, 2018 at 11:19 am in reply to: RAF Squadron Records at the National Archive #796287
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    I’d definitely recommend the M3 route, which then leads onto the A315. If you just follow that, you won’t be far away.

    May 19, 2018 at 9:06 am in reply to: Significant Memorabilia #798055
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    Don. I’ve just read you post, above. Thank you so much for posting it… Andrew

    May 19, 2018 at 9:04 am in reply to: Significant Memorabilia #798057
    andrewclark
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    A No.106 Squadron lapel pin from the early Eighties. It has no commercial value but means the earth to me as it was given to me by a group of veterans at one of the Squadron reunions. Lest we forget…..

    May 18, 2018 at 6:01 am in reply to: Just Jane "She will fly again" video #798720
    andrewclark
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    I have no connection with the Panton family, but I have immense respect for what they have achieved, are continually achieving and (I have no doubt) will achieve. They should be receiving the full support of everyone with any interest in Bomber Command. They should also be receiving gratitude and encouragement from everyone on this forum for their incredible achievements. They are a family, amateurs if you will, and reading such negative comments as some on here must hurt them deeply. All I can say to them is ‘Thank you and keep up the excellent work that you are doing.

    May 15, 2018 at 9:14 pm in reply to: Just Jane "She will fly again" video #800067
    andrewclark
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    I simply cannot imagine the family ‘throwing in the towel’ after all these years. It means too much to them – the money will come in because of their commitment.

    April 29, 2018 at 10:44 am in reply to: Deployment of Squadrons Chart in Old Barn #807550
    andrewclark
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    Maybe they didn’t, as they are the only ones that don’t have a callsign. Just a thought……

    April 22, 2018 at 7:01 pm in reply to: Whole Month Missing From 1690 BDTF's ORB #809998
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    Thanks Ossington, I understand what you are saying, but I just wondered because the page numbering indicate that the pages were prepared but subsequently removed. Also, when a similar incident occurred the following month (but sadly all the aircrew died) brief details are recorded. It just made me wonder if the ORB had information in it that was useful to the accident investigation. I haven’t, as yet, been able to find much about the February incident, which doesn’t help. Thanks for your comments though, I appreciate them. Andrew

    April 22, 2018 at 12:06 am in reply to: Whole Month Missing From 1690 BDTF's ORB #810163
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    I’ve just realised that, during the month in question, one of the Flight’s aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision. Both pilots survived the incident, but one the crew of the bomber involved was killed. Could it be that the pages were taken out of the ORB for use in an ensuing investigation? Can anyone advise me on what the procedure was in such cases? All help welcomed.

    April 17, 2018 at 1:10 pm in reply to: Spitfire Crash – 1941? France? #811815
    andrewclark
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    Ah, as I suspected, I missed something – sorry!

    April 17, 2018 at 9:17 am in reply to: Spitfire Crash – 1941? France? #811942
    andrewclark
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    Sorry if I’m missing something, but isn’t the date on the back 1940, not 1941, and doesn’t the location simply translate as ‘crash near Amiens? I doubt this helps, but hope it does.

    April 9, 2018 at 7:56 pm in reply to: Air Publication 2654 Vol 1 Chapter 4 – Hydraulic Control Unit Box #814612
    andrewclark
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    Tim. If you get stuck, let me know and I’ll try to get to Kew for you. Cheers, Andrew

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