Navigator who won two DFCs in the night skies over enemy territory Arthur Hall obituary - Times Online In Second World War night-fighter...
I don't see the point. As an individual weapon that is meant to be aimed and fired at an individual target, it would make more sense to have...
Interesting indeed. I'd heard of dogs being used in such a manner but not to any detail. Completely mad idea after the eureka moment had dissipitated
The Northrop F-19A Specter appears to be another aircraft that is the favourite of forum conspiracies and model makers, but there's never been any...
Do you have any more details Cutaway. The picture doesn't exactly explain why they melt (being leather soled is necessarily a reason as leather...
Modern Firearms - F1 submachine gun
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Not around the South West but we've had severe storms (well Bristol has had the tail end but Wales has really suffered): BBC NEWS | Wales | Road...
I just noticed that the original 2001 list missed out: Wing Commander 'Bunny' Currant - Telegraph who died in 2006
icNewcastle - HERO’S MEDALS GO UNDER THE HAMMER Wing Commander 'Bunny' Currant - Telegraph
Thanks Spidge. Not completely comprehensive but the most up-to-date list I've seen. Some of the pictures associated to individual aircraft are great
L7842 (KX-T) was a 311 Squadron machine. It force-landed (possibly accidental) and was captured on 7th February 1941 whilst on a mission to...
I do like the sound of the second one - reviewing/rewarding good websites - but we would need to safeguard against abuse (people joining who maybe...
Was having another look at this site and came across this book which was uploaded last month: ECHOES OVER THE PACIFIC: An overview of Allied Air...
Don't apologise - the book sounds really good, and that's a great synopsis. Cheers
And I'd also be interested in how your father went from the Commandos to becoming a fighter pilot - now that's certainly quite a leap in direction!
Please do Owen. I know very little about the Korean War. I've been meaning to read these two books for ages (but unlikely to get to do so for quite...
oops, sorry Spidge, I forgot the url: The Battle of Britain - Home Page
The early jets certainly were seen as less maneuverable in comparison. Owen, I see you've been busy: ADF Aircraft Serial Numbers - RAAF A77 Gloster...
His DFC citation: LG'd 22 October 1940
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