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Old 26th May 2022, 18:57
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Ken Scott
 
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Spitfires and Hurricanes. OK, off only, but. And don't forget the Hurricanes operating from the merchant ships, again off only.
One Hurricane pilot having taken off the carrier for Ceylon had engine problems so landed back on, sans hook. Impressed the Navy chaps, apparently. I can’t remember his name but he was a 30 Sqn Sgt pilot as I recall.
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