Gaining An R.A.F Pilots Brevet In WW II

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Originally Posted by Fargo Boyle

I don't know if it's already been linked on here, but someone on the Key Aero forum posted this link to wartime archive footage of 84 Squadron, including shots of Vengeances, as well as Mustangs and Hurricanes in India and Burma

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Wow, what a find FB! As MPN11 says, what a shame that Danny is no longer with us to comment. While his Vengeance Squadrons were 110, 82, and 8 (IAF), this video is of No 84 Sqn. Nonetheless, Danny would recognise many of those portrayed, and have much to say about the aircraft, Ground and Air Crews, the various locations, and of course the operational scenes. I don't remember him mentioning US Mustang escorts, though there were the occasional Hurricane ones. Most often his 'box' were on their own, as was Danny when he was confronted by an Oscar and lived tell the tale!

Thanks for this video, FB. A reminder of a forgotten campaign by a forgotten army! The shear size of the Vengeance is apparent when being serviced (or used as a prop for group photographs). A deadly weapon in the right hands, and mercifully they were!