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but there were quite a few Sea Furies there, including one almost complete TT fuselage
Thanks for that Jabber 
The first shows the Fireflies (ex RN, tornadoken, but I am not sure of their origin ?), the second is the TT20 fuselage at Lasham. Both taken in summer 1970, and apologies for the quality they are from an Instamatic with Boot's film
I also have some more of the Staravia Sea Fury (bits) if anyone would like them posted (and Hunter bits and Sabre bits) ? I don't want to hog !!
The first shows the Fireflies (ex RN, tornadoken, but I am not sure of their origin ?), the second is the TT20 fuselage at Lasham. Both taken in summer 1970, and apologies for the quality they are from an Instamatic with Boot's film
I also have some more of the Staravia Sea Fury (bits) if anyone would like them posted (and Hunter bits and Sabre bits) ? I don't want to hog !!
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Shortly after VE Day, on the 31st August 1945, No 4 Sqn disbanded, so bringing to an end an unbroken career stretching over twenty-six years. However on this day No.605 Squadron ‘County of Warwick’ was renumbered No.IV (AC) Squadron; the role of the Squadron changed from Photographic Reconnaissance to Light Bomber and was equipped with FB VI. It was in this role that the Squadron celebrated its first peacetime New Year at Gutersloh. It was from 605 squadron that the code UP came from.
In September 1947, the Squadron sent four aircraft to Udine in Italy to join a detachment which was to cover the evacuation of British troops from Pola, a town at the southern extremity of the Istrian peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula was to be handed over to Yugoslavia, and Pola was to be evacuated by the British as a result. The impatient Yugoslavs however, moved in overnight prior to the agreed date of handover which necessitated a more rapid exit by the British garrison than had been anticipated. The evacuation was a success in spite of this, and all troops embarked on Royal Navy ships without major incident. Instead of covering the evacuation, the detachment formed
part of a formation of twelve aircraft which flew over Trieste, still a British responsibility, where rioting had broken out. This show of force, flown at first light on 16 September, was to continue throughout the day and until the following day when the situation was brought under control. The Detachment left Italy on 18 September for Gutersloh.
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After two years at Gutersloh it was time to move again, this time to Wahn. On the 18 September 1949 the Squadron flew to its new base at Celle where it was to remain for less than a year before moving to Wunstorf on 10 July 1950. The Squadron, almost immediately after arriving, started converting to Vampire FB V's. The Squadron's last move was to Jever where it arrived on 1 March 1952.
So the location where the photograph was taken could be at several places and between Aug 1945 and 1952. Although I would go for Gutersloh.
In September 1947, the Squadron sent four aircraft to Udine in Italy to join a detachment which was to cover the evacuation of British troops from Pola, a town at the southern extremity of the Istrian peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula was to be handed over to Yugoslavia, and Pola was to be evacuated by the British as a result. The impatient Yugoslavs however, moved in overnight prior to the agreed date of handover which necessitated a more rapid exit by the British garrison than had been anticipated. The evacuation was a success in spite of this, and all troops embarked on Royal Navy ships without major incident. Instead of covering the evacuation, the detachment formed
part of a formation of twelve aircraft which flew over Trieste, still a British responsibility, where rioting had broken out. This show of force, flown at first light on 16 September, was to continue throughout the day and until the following day when the situation was brought under control. The Detachment left Italy on 18 September for Gutersloh.
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After two years at Gutersloh it was time to move again, this time to Wahn. On the 18 September 1949 the Squadron flew to its new base at Celle where it was to remain for less than a year before moving to Wunstorf on 10 July 1950. The Squadron, almost immediately after arriving, started converting to Vampire FB V's. The Squadron's last move was to Jever where it arrived on 1 March 1952.
So the location where the photograph was taken could be at several places and between Aug 1945 and 1952. Although I would go for Gutersloh.
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Clearing out an old album the other day and I found this photo.
I have no recollection of taking it or where I took it; the best I can offer is possibly Woodvale about 1957.
Can any of you experts offer any suggestions ?
I have no recollection of taking it or where I took it; the best I can offer is possibly Woodvale about 1957.
Can any of you experts offer any suggestions ?
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Air Britain RAF Aircraft SA100-VZ999.
Spitfire XVI TE400. 501 Sqdn, 612 Sqdn, FCCRS (Fighter Command Control and Reporting School). Became 7240M on the 28th September 1955.
FCCRS redesignated the School of Control and Reporting on the 16th March 1953 at Middle Wallop. Flying elements transfered to 288 Sqdn (Balliols Chipmunks and Ansons).
Where did TE400 become 7240M ?
FCCRS used the code 3L- up to April 1951.
Spitfire XVI TE400. 501 Sqdn, 612 Sqdn, FCCRS (Fighter Command Control and Reporting School). Became 7240M on the 28th September 1955.
FCCRS redesignated the School of Control and Reporting on the 16th March 1953 at Middle Wallop. Flying elements transfered to 288 Sqdn (Balliols Chipmunks and Ansons).
Where did TE400 become 7240M ?
FCCRS used the code 3L- up to April 1951.
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Didn't Woodvale have a Spitfire in the Met Flight until the late 1950's or early 1960's? I think John Formby was one of the pilots.
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Originally Posted by JW411
Let's start off with a wild guess. Is that the Wrekin in the background? If so we might be at Atcham which had P-47s in 1944.
Mel
Sorry about that but I did think that the Wrekin was a giveaway. Having trained at Ternhill (more than 45 years ago) I have seen the Wrekin from many angles!
Can I call the rest of it "intelligent guesswork"?
Can I call the rest of it "intelligent guesswork"?
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Originally Posted by JENKINS
Now that we know the source of the photographs, life won't be such fun!!
Mel
JENKINS:
Sorry for the delay but I actually had to work this weekend.
In my time at Ternhill (1960) we only used Chetwynd for low approaches and I never did actually land there. It might have had something to do with winter time and soft grass?
I did my first solo on the Piston Provost at High Ercall which was our main relief landing ground.
We also used the disused airfields at Hinstock and Peplow for PFLs (practice forced landings) without actually landing of course.
Curiously enough I never went to Sleap which was the relief landing ground for the ATC School at Shawbury (Provosts and Vampires).
Sorry for the delay but I actually had to work this weekend.
In my time at Ternhill (1960) we only used Chetwynd for low approaches and I never did actually land there. It might have had something to do with winter time and soft grass?
I did my first solo on the Piston Provost at High Ercall which was our main relief landing ground.
We also used the disused airfields at Hinstock and Peplow for PFLs (practice forced landings) without actually landing of course.
Curiously enough I never went to Sleap which was the relief landing ground for the ATC School at Shawbury (Provosts and Vampires).
