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Post by lifeboatadam on Jan 9, 2014 9:23:42 GMT 12
Thanks Errol.
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Post by lifeboatadam on Jan 7, 2014 21:28:08 GMT 12
Does anyone have any information about the service of Cyril F P Hughes NZ414629, a pilot with 488(NZ) Squadron RAF?
Thanks in advance.
Adam
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Post by lifeboatadam on Dec 24, 2013 4:52:13 GMT 12
Dave - I do not have a record of HK229 with 488 Squadron, but have HK228 marked as ME-C. Is there any chance you could forward the photo to me so I can make sure my records are correct?
Thanks,
Adam
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Post by lifeboatadam on Dec 21, 2013 4:29:39 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Dec 20, 2013 23:29:41 GMT 12
Dave - I don't suppose you have any photos of Mosquito NF XII HK227 or Mosquito NF XIII MM558 (both ME-E) in your collection do you? These were aircraft that my grandfather flew in most during his tour with 488(NZ). His regular pilot was John Hancock Scott, known as Jack (NZ413896).
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Post by lifeboatadam on Dec 19, 2013 21:35:10 GMT 12
Dave - That is great, thanks for clearing this one up. Ronnie & I thought we had stuck gold with positive identification of HK365 as ME-T, but started to doubt things. Is there any chance of a higher res copy you could share? Cheers - Adam
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Post by lifeboatadam on Dec 11, 2013 8:38:10 GMT 12
Thanks for your comments. I only wish I could fill in some of the gaps in my grandfather's story, but the journal only came to light this year after my grandmother passed away. My grandfather passed away in 2001, so opportunities to record some memories have been lost forever. The family still fondly recall the "When I was in the RAF...." tales, but this blog will mostly be the snippets from a journal, mixed with a bit of additional squadron history when appropriate.
Most of all though, so many thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. I am truly grateful.
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Post by lifeboatadam on Dec 10, 2013 21:40:38 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Nov 25, 2013 20:31:20 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Nov 9, 2013 3:01:47 GMT 12
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Post by lifeboatadam on Nov 1, 2013 7:34:37 GMT 12
Hi - for those with an interest in 488(NZ) squadron, I have collated a lot of information from my Grandfather's tour and am now blogging his time with 488 Squadron in "Real Time" 70 years on. The blog is here: broodyswar.wordpress.comI'd love your feedback (positive or negative!) Thanks, Adam
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