80 Squadron Gladiators 1941

[brian]

Hi guys

My latest query again concerns Sqn Ldr Bill 'Cherry' Vale - and 'his' 80 Squadron Gladiator, N5784. I have been given to understand that when this aircraft was assigned to Bill, he had its spinner painted cherry red, hence his subsequent nickname of 'Cherry'.

Can our camouflage/markings experts verify the feasability of this, or did all of 80 Squadron's Gladiators have red spinners?

Cheers
Brian

[CZ_RAF]

Hi Brian,

sorry I have no info you are looking for just wanted to ask if you know following link:

http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/commonwealth_vale.htm

Pavel

[brian]

Thanks Pavel, yes I do know the site.

Cheers
Brian