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Old 8th Nov 2020, 01:15
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fitliker
 
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Originally Posted by k3k3
Fairey Swordfish I think, but I wasn't there.
You are correct , thank you for the correction . A old looking airplane with some great victories .
Took real bravery to go out single engine over a deep cold sea against a determined enemy In a string bag .
I only had the privilege of flying with one of those guys , he was such a nice man . Goodwin was his name .
He may have been from Gloucester. He never mentioned the success of that type . Very modest .

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