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Old 4th Dec 2021, 11:19
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Originally Posted by Traffic_Is_Er_Was
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If that is the mid upper gunner sitting in the turret, and all he got out of that was a bandaid on his temple, he is one lucky man!
Sergeant D Cameron, the pilot of Handley Page Halifax B Mark II, HR837 'NP-F', of No. 158 Squadron RAF, poses with two of his crew amidst the damage caused when it was hit by a falling bomb from another aircraft while raiding Cologne on the night of 28/29 June 1943. In spite of the severe damage to the fuselage, none of the crew were injured and Cameron managed to fly HR837 back to the Squadron's base at Lisset, Yorkshire. HR837 was repaired and flew a further 11 operations with the Squadron before being turned over to No. 1656 Heavy Conversion Unit.
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And I though only the French had bombed Halifax.
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Early attempts at outdoor areas for smoking sections on aircraft did not prove to be very popular as nobody could get their fags lit .
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Paddy says he has learnt his lesson and next time will Pierce the lid before heating up the tinned beans.
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At least Bert the radio operator went out like he lived, I asked whose round it was, turned around and he was gone.
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Well you did tell him to go remove the cut here area off the aircraft, next time I’d specify the markings only.
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Air-to-air rearming trial reveals more development is needed.
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It wasn't my fault chief! A big bomber did it and ran away!
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F/Sgt Hoskins and his crew were unimpressed by the results of the first weapons release trials of the new disloyal wingman, the HP Heptonstall.
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Old 5th Dec 2021, 08:14
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Tail end Charlie always thought he had the most dangerous position in the flight, till he was assigned the lowest level.
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Old 5th Dec 2021, 08:18
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In an attempt to improve recruitment, MOD Specified no upper limit to Aircrew hight. However when 10' 12" Sgt Hoskins applied, alterations to the Aircraft interior was needed.
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Old 5th Dec 2021, 11:48
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Who knew a fly last down the Mall for the Kings Birthday was so dangerous if the timings with the accompanied Fireworks display was slightly off..
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Pilot above who dropped the bonb claimed a kill, till he met with Sgt Cameron
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Hoskins discovers the down side of cutting the circuit, especially at night.
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I told Smithy not to smoke on the Elsan after we all had that ruby last night.
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Mid upper thought he was in the safest position ...when 60000 foot became achievable.. but it was Bloody cold....


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Ah Mr Del Monte, perhaps you need to re design your safety Tin opener
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