70 Years ago … Today…
By Matt Poole Today is the 70th anniversary of the downing of 355 Sqn Liberator KH250, hit by AA fire
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Memoirs of Sgt Fred Whittaker – Hurricane Pilot
Memoir of Fred Whittaker of 30 Sqdn Fred Whittaker took part in 30 Sqdn’s battle with the Japanese in Ceylon in
Read moreA Vengeance crash at Begumpet, Hyderabad, India, 72 years ago.
Almost exactly to the day, 72 years ago, two Australians lost their lives taking off from Begumpet Airfield in Hyderabad,
Read moreWar Establishment of a Hurricane Squadron
Ever wondered what was the Unit establishment of a Hurricane Squadron? How many pilots, Sgt Pilots, airmen, mechanics, warrant offices,
Read moreA POW’s memoir – Plt Offr Kenneth McKellar White (Rangoon 1942)
By Hugh Halliday Letter written by P/O Kenneth McKellar White (RAAF) respecting loss of Hudson AE523, No.62 Squadron, 9 September
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No.151 Operational Training Unit – an airman’s album
Recently I got a set of photographs purchased from Jim Payne ( http://www.throughtheireyes.co.uk) . Jim had procured the album of an RAF
Read moreAir Routes India (229 Group – Transport Command)
This is a war time folder showing the Air Routes in India published by 229 Group of Transport Command. The
Read moreWestland Wapiti K2297 pranged at Razmak
From the Wapiti Files: Razmak was a treacherous airfield at 5000 feet altitude up a mountain, halfway between Peshawar and Miranshah.
Read moreWW2 era Radial engine wreck recovered in Manipur, India
In January 2014, a group of enthusiasts from Kounu Lairembi thougal lup, and students from “The Kumari’s Woodstalks School” explored the
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