Sunderland Nigeria
Have come across the forum, thought members might be interested. My father was a Sqn Ldr on these planes there latter WW2. I have photos somewhere of the planes and misc. He was luckily picked up from a 'ditch' but not sure if ex Sunderland. Cant recall too many stories but he did say it took an enormous distance to get it to lift off in that climate especially under certain weather conditions.
My late uncle WCdr Peter Berry DFC also flew them for a while incl from Pembroke Dock '50s but may have only been short posting.
I also have a goodsized liveried handcarved model of the plane which may have been made by one of the ground crew or the local Nigerian 'help'. Due to the ravages of time it needs a tailfin and 2 floats. Any kind offers to fix that?
Will Jones