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Old 1st Apr 2013, 09:35
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The RAF had several Dakota squadrons operating in Burma and these included 62, 117, 194 and 31, whilst later on the RCAF added a couple of units 435 and 436 (I think). There was also an SD flight operating in 357 Sqn. As the war progressed 238 Sqn became involved and there were inevitable unit number changes.

No: 31 also operated the DC2 and DC3, as distinct from the C47/Dakota. These aircraft were supplied from US civil aviation stocks and were used in the Middle East as well

There is plenty of history to be found and books like 'First in the Indian Skies' and '194 - The Friendly Firm' will help.

If this is so you can paint a picture, why not go to DORIS at the RAF Museum and search their photograph archive?

Old Duffer

PS What's the latest on the pair of Whirlwinds in Borneo - still waiting for my LE prints!!!!!!
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