Bump !
Obviously this did slip under the radar. Andy I am sure you are busy on other projects.
Perhaps a reflection of the amount of actual research that went into this rather sloppy documentary.
I hope the last episode ends the series on a high!
Hi Andy,
Before this tread goes under the radar, any luck with the files on the Stirling dig.
Regards
Smudger
Andy,
Look forward to it, Pimms :rolleyes: try Shepherd Neame by the jug, that works better ๐
Smudge
You are probably correct in what you say, however in defence of the production team there were a number of elements that had to be introduced into the 50 minutes available – not least of all the inclusion of the Army team which was an important elment in actually getting this ‘dig’ sanctioned by the landowner (Lord Leconfield), the South Downs National Park and the County Archaeologist. Actually fitting everything in was a challenge and a lot was left out – although I agree that it was a shame that the crew details were left out.
I will post the information later today for those interested.
Hi Andy,
Did you have a chance to locate the background information on this incident Andy?
Regards
Smudger
Thanks Andy,
That would be appreciated.
I mean no slight on you Andy or the team with my criticism of the programme. I have enjoyed the series immensely. It is such an interesting encounter and could have included so much more, as you mentioned the only known victory of the Turbinlite equipped Havoc / Hurricane combination.
Looking forward to your post
Kind regards
Smudger
Thank you both for the follow ups.
I appreciate that the producers have the final say regarding historical contents of the programme; however the episode I personally feel was perhaps the least informative so far. We know it was a Stirling, but not from what squadron, or the pilot(s) names. I seem to remember a reference to โWindowโ in 1942?
It was great the Short Stirling was given the coverage and the Stirling Project especially. Andy perhaps you can fill in the gaps regarding the encounter.
Regards
Smudger
As Andy mentioned, the majority of the items that were recovered was beyond the scope of our Project, although we were able to make use of some shackles etc from the flying control runs as these are found all over the aircraft.
Glad that the remainder of the parts went to Redhill:cool:
As the question has been asked about the crew, I’ll have a word with our Chairman to see if he’s got the info
John
Hi John,
Thanks for the update, but surely the squadron and the pilots name is basic information and should have been given at least once to the establish historical facts.
Very poor for historical accuracy and I never knew an aircraft could become extinct. ?
It was good to see the Stirling Project mentioned and given some well earned and deserved TV coverage.
Smudger
Yes, but only in a limited sense from this recovery. I am sure John will explain.
The Stirling Project had no interest or use in the engine hulks. These were offered to Tangmere Military Aviation Museum in view of the connection to this story but the museum declined the offer. Instead, they are now going to the Redhill Wings Museum.
The whole point of the recoveries undertaken for the series was that specific museums, organisations or projects would benefit from the finds – and that was the case in all six programmes in the series.
Andy,
Why was there no mention of the actual squadron or the pilot throughout the programme?
Seems a strange oversight!
Regards
Smudger