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Old 8th Mar 2013, 17:03
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savimosh01
 
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F/Lt Rodney C. Topley, 110 (Hyderabad) Squadron

Hello,

RE: ICARE's post as follows:

"I came across this just a few moments ago

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My late father Flight Lieutenant Rodney C. Topley served 3 years in Burma as a pilot and ' A Flight' commander from 1941-4 , flying Vultee Vengeances-A31"s against the Japanese. In 1944-45 he was switched to Typhoon Tempests in Europe which he eventully crashed on takeoff one day. by the way , the 110 's motto is "nec timeo nec sperno" Best regards, and keep up the good work, John D. Topley

about one quarter the way down on the Guest book 2001-2002.htm site. There is an email address for John Topley but it's 10 years old, but might still get him if you wanted."


Rodney Topley died in 1978 and his son John Topley died a year ago. The site you reference is how I found John some years ago, with serendipity because that email address was no longer used by John but somehow my second email to him got through. John provided me with great information on his Dad and 110(H) Squadron and also became a great friend. I miss him.

Sara V. Mosher
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