Guy Martin's Spitfire : Channel 4 Documentary

[Danny42C]

Tankertrashnav,

Your: "One of the last of The Few! (along with Danny of course!)"

I knew this might happen ! For the record: Danny did not touch a Spitfire until July'42 at his OTU. (Two years after the BoB and the "Few"). Finished the Course in Sept'42, was sent out to India (where there were no Spitfires - typical ! - although they came out later, by which time D. was otherwise engaged).

Came back to RAF in'49, ended at 20 Sqn '50-'51 on Vampires and Spitfires (non-operational - it was no more than a big Calibration Flight). And that was it ! Nothing to do with the Few, old chap !....D.

NutLoose,

Thanks for the plug for "Gaining a Pilots Brevet etc...".....Long may its lum reek...D.

jolihokistix,

My pleasure, Sir !

You see what you've started, TTN ?

No idea. Sounds reasonable. The bomber gunners tested theirs over the N. Sea, I believe. The fighter boys could have done the same over the Channel. If one of your eight was on the blink, you wouldn't notice. If none worked, it would be a good idea to go home....D.

racedo,

I reckon 2105 days in WW2. Would keep you busy.....D.

Cheers, all. Danny.