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March 31, 2025 at 10:02 am in reply to: Help to identify 257 squadron members needed #1091820

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I have made a montage from film the clips that I could email to any Forum member willing to help me with identities. PM me with your details and I will forward it.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

September 25, 2015 at 9:38 am in reply to: Anyone have a copy of Chorley covering HCU? #868740

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From Chorley:

31 August 1944
1654 HCU
Stirling III LJ630
Training

P/O B G Wilkinson RAAF +
F/S W E J Cox +
Sgt J Lambell +
Sgt R G Alexander +
Sgt A Hughes +
F/S P D Arthur RAAF +
Sgt T H Westhead +

T/o 2325 Wigsley for what is described as a long cross-country. Crashed twenty-five minutes later with, according to eyewitness reports, one of the starboard engines ablaze, at Stanton by Dale, 6 miles WSW from Nottingham. The two RAAF members of the crew rest in Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, while the others, less Sgt Westhead where buried in Thorney (St. Helen) Churchyard, a burial ground that was used on at least six occasions by Wigsley ‘twixt March 1943 and January 1945. Sgt Hughes had been attached from 25 (Pilots) Elementary Flying Training School.

Regards, Malcolm.

February 3, 2014 at 3:56 pm in reply to: Britain at War Magazine article BBC Radio recordings of RAF personnel during WW2 #990322

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Hello K,

Unfortunately I cannot help with your request.

However, I would like to add the following to the thread: I believe there must be examples of these recordings in private hands. In fact I have an example made by my wife’s uncle and his pilot relating their flight (I believe) against a Gestapo headquarters. I would like to get it transferred onto DVD so that I can listen to it, but am unaware of how this can be done. It mentions that it must be played with a ‘trailing needle’? The recording was not made by the BBC, or at least the disk does not have their details. Any ideas anyone?

Kind regards, Malcolm.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

September 4, 2013 at 7:45 pm in reply to: Ring and bead sights #961698

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Hello Ian,

I believe these are the type of sight that were fitted to the Vickers K machine gun, named the Vickers Gas Operated (G.O.) in RAF service. Kind regards, Malcolm.

August 13, 2013 at 9:59 pm in reply to: Duxford Diary 2013 #984562

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Seemingly turned a Prince into a Frog!

May 3, 2013 at 8:43 pm in reply to: Aircraft Control Column #1002858

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Thank you both for the helpful replies.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

February 6, 2013 at 7:17 pm in reply to: Bloctube Controls #1006974

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Hindenburg,

Many thanks for the suggestion. Have looked at Sunderland pics online and these appear different.

As there are no Air Ministry markings could I be looking at an airliner?

Kind regards, Malcolm.

April 16, 2012 at 11:16 am in reply to: Help needed to ID altimeter #1071442

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Thanks for the replies.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

October 31, 2011 at 8:48 pm in reply to: WWII aircraft seat #1022635

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Looks a bit on the heavy side. Could this be from a military vehicle?

Kind regards, Malcolm.

October 31, 2011 at 8:48 pm in reply to: WWII aircraft seat #1030350

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Looks a bit on the heavy side. Could this be from a military vehicle?

Kind regards, Malcolm.

June 15, 2011 at 1:33 am in reply to: 207 Squadron Manchester L7488 – Photo Wanted #1075731

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Dr. John Smith,

Thank you very much for both the information and the links – which I have found very helpful.

I am researching the flying career of John Charles Atkinson, focusing on the Channel Dash operation. As you mention he was awarded the DFM for this event and I would have liked to have found a picture of the Manchester he flew that day. However, from what you say it would seem unlikely that any are known to exist.

Again, many thanks for all your efforts to help me.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

February 28, 2011 at 11:44 am in reply to: DFC List?? #1103902

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This is the entry in: The Distinguished Flying Cross And How It Was Won by Nick and Carol Carter.

JARVIS, Alfred John George. A/Flt. (110950). RAFVR. 408 (RCAF) Sqn.
London Gazette: 23.04.1943 / Page 1856.

This officer has completed 28 operational missions, including attacks on some of the most strongly defended targets in Germany and Northern France. He is an extremely efficient air gunner, and his fine work as squadron gunnery leader has contributed materially to the successes obtained. He has displayed courage, coolness and outstanding devotion to duty.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

December 9, 2010 at 9:04 pm in reply to: Merlin III data plate #1121207

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Hello Dave,

Any chance of seeing any pictures? I for one would be very interested.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

December 9, 2010 at 10:09 am in reply to: Merlin III data plate #1122295

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Hello Dave,

Thank you very much for posting your picture.

Having compared it alongside mine I find it to be 100% the same in every detail!

This proves that mine ‘could’ have been fitted to a Battle – leaving the door open on other types, ie Spitfire I which ‘may’ have used an identical plate?

Anyhow your evidence is proof enough for me. I would be interested in hearing other Forum members opinions.

Why my interest in Battles?

I have been researching certain individuals who flew Battles with the AASF in France during 1939/40, all of whom were awarded medals for gallantry during the campaign. I have found it impossible to separate the ‘man’ from the ‘machine’ and as a result I have developed a fascination for the Fairey Battle. I have wanted to own a small artifact to compliment my other interests for some time. Well it now looks like I might have it!

I lack knowledge, in respect of the technical aspects of aeroplanes, therefore I am extremely grateful to all those Forum members who have taken time and made effort to help me, especially Dave who would seem to have solved the mystery!

Kind regards, Malcolm.

December 9, 2010 at 2:02 am in reply to: Merlin III data plate #1122353

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Thanks Mike.

Kind regards, Malcolm.
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