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Old 4th Aug 2009, 08:34
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The Winjeel...




and the Wirraway...



The image is Crown Copyright and is found at the Digger History website.

I was doubtful about the claim of its use in combat but it really is true!

The one on the left is flown by Pilot Officer (PO) J. S. Archer who leapt out and claimed a Zero. The claim was confirmed when the wreckage was found and Archer was later awarded the DFC for his exploit.
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