From the squadron flying log, Tony Pickering was posted from 32 Squadron and during August and September 1940 he flew (among others) L2038:SD-V, P5193:SD-O, P5194:SD-J, R4105:SD-W, V6540:SD-N and V7403:SD-N. On 11 September 1940, his Hurricane, P5200:SD-W, was hit by the return fire from an enemy bomber and he was forced to bale out, coming down into Caterham Guards Barracks. His Hurricane crashed into Happy Valley, Old Coulsden and was recovered by the Medway Aviation Group in November 1986, in the presence of the pilot. I hope that this helps?

Can anyone confirm whether i may be correct as im sure that i read in a flypast magazine, that Colin Lee had recovered the old Coulsden Hurricane.

How many museums have you been to where the exhibits were stolen to order?

Why take the chance? (in my opinion)

Shame you didn’t ask for directions as people around most helpful. you must re plan a visit as museum a must. had a great day the battle of Britain memorial flight was a great part of the day as always.not the biggest event of the calender but one i have enjoyed for the past 4 years. organization A1.

We left at 9.45.from the Medway Towns arrived in the show at 2.45, so was not to amused.took 4 and half hours to do 3.5 miles.the most laughable part was instead of turning left at the holiday inn roundabout(a reported further 1 and a half hours delay to the airshow) we decided to carry on to the Margate side entrance we managed to drive in with no delay and parked straight up.why they didn’t direct cars to the other entrance is beyond me,mind you what do i know, im no expert at organizing traffic.(just a little common sense MAYBE.)
may of helped a little.

Unfortunately i will think twice about visiting future airshows, a shame as some im sure will have better organization but once bitten……………….

Hi Just got back in from Ramsgate harbor after visiting the Dornier, unfortunately you couldn’t get very close,maybe for obvious reasons but i recommend having a look from the cliff tops as you can overlook the whole aircraft less wings.also if your legs can take the walking you can go down to the harbor wall and again get a good view of the side of the aircraft.they were constructing the plan A frame around the Dornier for the lift tomorrow or possibly Thursday, for transporting to the next stage.

I have to admit the Dornier was looking rather sorry for itself but im sure the Raf museum will cheer this aircraft up within the coming months/years.

The bonus of this afternoons visit was having a pint in one of the harbour pubs,and whilst looking up at the ceiling there hanging was what looked like a Spitfire relic propeller,with a brave customer sitting directly underneath, mind you it was well chained up. no doubt this was trawler-ed out by one of the fishing boats.(Possibly from the Goodwin sands)

I have to regret i cant post the photos taken as U.s.b. cable has given up the ghost,maybe if no one else posts any i will try in the near future…. what a day.

Good luck guys, at the end of the day they will be doing there VERY best to achieve a near (near) successful lift.
im sure 99 per cent of us want them to succeed.

All the best.