BSD, can I suggest posting the serial number & squadron? You might get some feedback straight away, since it's odd just what info Ppruners have stashed about...
If you know the squadron, it should be possible to trace the aircraft's useage through the F540 and combat reports at the National Archives. I posted something on here a while ago about 'how to bury yourself in the files', but you'd be looking at the AIR 27 series.
Also, could I suggest posting on the Historic Aviation forum at the Key Publishing site? Again, there are some extremely knowledgeable people there who may be able to help instantly.