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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2010, 22:20
Replies: 14
Views: 3,915
Posted By Jimbo27

They Shall Grow Not Old says it was a Halifax II,...

They Shall Grow Not Old says it was a Halifax II, DT586. Air Britain confirms DT586 from 301 FTU flew into a hill near Ceuta on a ferry flight, 28 Jan 43.

HTH,

Jim
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2010, 23:24
Replies: 63
Views: 12,393
Posted By Jimbo27

Just to drift slightly off topic... I...

Just to drift slightly off topic...

I believe that the figure of 55,000 + is not right, I think it should be either about 47,000 or 57,000

The 55,000+ figure relates to people who died up to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jul 2010, 22:13
Replies: 61
Views: 26,559
Posted By Jimbo27

Jsaund, A note of caution, are you...

Jsaund,

A note of caution, are you referring to the book mentioned by papajuliet?

I think this is re the original subject of this thread, Flt Lt Basil Michael VASSILLIADES, rather than your...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jul 2010, 19:09
Replies: 61
Views: 26,559
Posted By Jimbo27

P/O Robertson

Most of what I said above also applies to your father.

Just in case you don't already have it, I have also found his commission, 19 May 1942

Viewing Page 3046 of Issue 35628...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jul 2010, 18:56
Replies: 61
Views: 26,559
Posted By Jimbo27

P/O Britton

Hi, not an imposition, I enjoy doing the research. :ok:

The Tavender book only covers the DFM.

There is a very similar work by Carter that covers the DFC. The significant difference is that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jul 2010, 18:31
Replies: 61
Views: 26,559
Posted By Jimbo27

From Tavender. Britton, Dennis Noble....

From Tavender.

Britton, Dennis Noble. 1098819, No 83 Sqn.

LG Date 10/9/43 Sorties 25, Flying Hours 150.50

Flight Sergeant Britton has carried out 25 operational flights including 9 with...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2010, 21:15
Replies: 41
Views: 7,260
Posted By Jimbo27

Flt Cdt FK Foss 43rd Training Depot Station,...

Flt Cdt FK Foss
43rd Training Depot Station, RAF Killed while flying in Sopwith Camel F9632

Flt Cdt SH Millard
3rd Training Depot Station, RAF Killed while flying in Sopwith Camel E7280
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2010, 20:08
Replies: 61
Views: 26,559
Posted By Jimbo27

OK, Lots on him. LG entry for DFM is...

OK,

Lots on him.

LG entry for DFM is here:

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36686/supplements/4123 (http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36686/supplements/4123)

As I said...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2010, 09:16
Replies: 61
Views: 26,559
Posted By Jimbo27

Another tip, If you are using the London...

Another tip,
If you are using the London Gazette website to search for him, it can produce odd results.
The text has been scanned using OCR software, sometimes there are problems with the typeface...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2010, 17:35
Replies: 61
Views: 26,559
Posted By Jimbo27

I have the registers for both medals for WW2. ...

I have the registers for both medals for WW2.

PM me with a name, or publish here, and I'll see what I can find...:)
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Jan 2010, 16:44
Replies: 9
Views: 5,301
Posted By Jimbo27

"Fast Jet OEUs" does that mean 17 or 41 is giving...

"Fast Jet OEUs" does that mean 17 or 41 is giving up their number?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2009, 13:13
Replies: 45
Views: 10,354
Posted By Jimbo27

There was a couple of things I found fascinating...

There was a couple of things I found fascinating about "Fly for your life"

One was the scene were RST mediates in a row between Douglas Bader and Sailor Malan.

The other was the chap who RST...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2009, 18:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,346
Posted By Jimbo27

I think "The Dams" is not just the Dambuster...

I think "The Dams" is not just the Dambuster raid. It also includes operations against the Kembs dam?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2008, 20:00
Replies: 44
Views: 5,877
Posted By Jimbo27

A suggestion. Group Captain J R Jeudwine...

A suggestion.

Group Captain J R Jeudwine DSO OBE DFC.

Pre-war regular who served pre-war. Went out to the far east and was caught up in the Japanese invasion. The bit that could demonstrate...
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