CAACU ~& THUM Mossies
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CAACU ~& THUM Mossies
Could someone tell me where I could get hold of a history of the CAACUs and THUM Flight? Are there any books on the subject/ I am particularly interested in the aircraft.
Thanks
KeMac
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KeMac
There's an article in Aeroplane, Feb 2018 issue. It covers 3 CAACU history, along with details of the Mossies involved and their subsequent fates. Nothing about THUM aircraft though, but there are some lovely pictures. A good incentive to get me started on my 1/32 scale FB VI!
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There's an article in Aeroplane, Feb 2018 issue. It covers 3 CAACU history, along with details of the Mossies involved and their subsequent fates. Nothing about THUM aircraft though, but there are some lovely pictures. A good incentive to get me started on my 1/32 scale FB VI!
There is some information on these units in :-
A History of Royal Air Force WOODVALE by Aldon P. Ferguson
published by Merseyside Aviation Society.
Just had a look on Ebay. There appears to be a later edition (1991 ?) available from a different publisher.
A History of Royal Air Force WOODVALE by Aldon P. Ferguson
published by Merseyside Aviation Society.
Just had a look on Ebay. There appears to be a later edition (1991 ?) available from a different publisher.
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As well as the excellent info provided above, a condensed history of 3 CAACU at Exeter appears in 'Devon Aerodromes in old photographs' by Keith A Saunders, first published in 1994. which also includes pictures of the unit's Balliol, Beaufighter, Hunter, Mosquito, Spitfire and Vampire aircraft, A good reminder of those far off days.
On a personal note, in the 1960's I had the good fortune in my teenage years to be stationed at HQ 25 Group, RAF White Waltham, the Flying Training Command Group responsible for a half a dozen FTC stations plus 18 University Air Squadrons and No 3 CAACU. So many nice day-outs for our staff officers, especially during the pre-AOC's season.
From memory, our sister Group, No 23 in the north of England (Dishforth?), may have had 5 CAACU at Woodvale on their books. Regards.
On a personal note, in the 1960's I had the good fortune in my teenage years to be stationed at HQ 25 Group, RAF White Waltham, the Flying Training Command Group responsible for a half a dozen FTC stations plus 18 University Air Squadrons and No 3 CAACU. So many nice day-outs for our staff officers, especially during the pre-AOC's season.
From memory, our sister Group, No 23 in the north of England (Dishforth?), may have had 5 CAACU at Woodvale on their books. Regards.
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