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Old 3rd Jul 2003, 00:54
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Wunper
 
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Sabredog

I'm afraid you are 14 months too late, my drinking pal and hero from 181 Sqn Pete Tickner could have answered that one for you but sadly passed away in May 2002, ( see page 154 of Chris Thomas excellent book) he always flew EL-Q but he had five of them!

He loved the Typhoon and was a genuine tough guy of his era , I took him for his last flight around the Isle of Wight 4 weeks before he died, he hadn't forgotten how to fly!

Regarding your search, I recommend you go up to the Public Record Office in Kew and dig out the 181 Sqn operations record book which is available for viewing on micro film , I know it's there because I copied out the 181 Sqn D-Day entries for Pete Tickner a couple of years ago. The PRO staff are superb and could help you find it very quickly.

Kind regards

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