With my thanks to John Smith and his son Peter of the UK. John was a wartime colleague of my father, R.W. Becker at Alan Muntz.
Recently, John came across the attached Turbinlite article from the Aeroplane Spotter, 31st May 1947, and the subsequent correspondence, which Peter forwarded with the note that "We believe this was written by a Mr R W Becker."
Peter also notes that "the correspondence is from the July 12th issue where a Mr Owen Thetford supplies further information. However it is the editors' comments about the credentials of the original writer that point to your father (RW Becker) being the author."
The editor also noted that "Mr. R.W. Becker, late of Heston Aircraft, Ltd."
Mr. Becker and family (wife and two young children - my sister and I) emigrated to Canada in early June of 1947.
I have posted these documents to Photobucket. Please note that I have edited my initial posting of 12/21/2009 to reflect the new link.
Paul R Becker
Douglas A-20 Havoc pictures by brookcreek - Photobucket