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Old 8th Jan 2008, 08:59
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norman atkinson
 
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Preserved Dak

Might I step in here?

In 1949, RAF Hendon had something called 'the Dutch Comm. Flight' run by a Corporal. It received a regular visit from a Dak painted in red over silver and registration PH-PBA and correctly the driver was Prince Bernhart of the Netherlands.

There was also a regular Ju 52/3 in Belgian colours- and I would assume that this kite was the start of Sabena. Her photo is poor but is in " First in the Indian Skies' by Norman Franks. The roundels were Belgian not British as stated.

There was also a French Nord 1000/ ME108 Taifun which a mate of mine- mended one side!

We also had a converted Liberator- but only for the day!
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