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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 15, 2006 13:58:11 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 15, 2006 14:54:00 GMT 12
Lest We Forget
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Post by turboNZ on Sept 15, 2006 14:55:22 GMT 12
Beautiful Spitfire painting.
"Always remember the few"
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 15, 2006 15:01:05 GMT 12
Especially appropriate painting as one of the Spitfires is that of our own Al Deere, and Colin Grey also served in that Squadron
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Post by corsair67 on Sept 15, 2006 15:46:38 GMT 12
Yep, lest we forget.
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Post by Calum on Sept 15, 2006 17:15:42 GMT 12
You forgot the real hero of the BoB  Hurricane Mk1, RAF serial R4118, Squadron code UP-W, at the PFA Flying for Fun Rally at Kemble Airfield, Gloucestershire, England. This aircraft flew 49 combat sorties, destroyed 3 enemy aircraft and damaged 2 others. It carries its original markings. Photographed by Adrian Pingstone on August 20th 2006 and released to the public domain. |
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Post by Calum on Sept 15, 2006 17:16:17 GMT 12
Especially appropriate painting as one of the Spitfires is that of our own Al Deere, and Colin Grey also served in that Squadron Which one dave? (Modeling project :-) ) |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 16, 2006 9:38:54 GMT 12
Colin Gray and Al Deere flew with No.54 Squadron during the Battle. KL-B was flown by Al Deere.
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Post by Calum on Sept 16, 2006 9:58:48 GMT 12
Cheers, I knew they both flew with 54 during the BoB. Any idea on the tail numbers for Deere's a/c and the rego/numbers for Grays?
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 16, 2006 10:02:16 GMT 12
Interesting to read they have excavated the 'Kiwi 1' Spitfire and are rebuilding it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Deere#Battle_of_Britain  31August 1940, Al Deerre was coming in to land when at 100 feet, he was blown upside down by a bomb blast. The Spitfire impacted the runway and, despite the horrific mess, Al Deere suffered no more than cuts and bruises. |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 16, 2006 10:05:54 GMT 12
Al Deere's Spitfire 1 was serialled P9398
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 16, 2006 10:09:43 GMT 12
Colin Gray's Spitfire 1 was coded KL-T and serialled P6893. The link below may be of help if you want colour schemes and codes etc... www.modelaces.com/148_scale_model/spitfire_mk1_gray.php#topAl Deere's 'Kiwi' Spitfire is quite well known, probably due to the large number of photos available. In his book 'Nine Lives', Al deere talks about his 'Kiwi' scheme. From memory I think he had so many incidents that he came to the conclusion that the symbol was unlucky and so later did not have it applied to subsequent aircraft he flew. P9398 KL-B is available in a wide range of kitsets and diecast models. |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 16, 2006 10:27:41 GMT 12
Calum, I also think that the Hawker Hurricane is the 'forgotten hero' of the Battle of France and Battle of Britain.
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Post by smithy on Sept 16, 2006 13:47:10 GMT 12
Al Deere flew 3 "Kiwis", and although over the last 50 or 60 years or so 2 are often quoted as P9398 and N3183, these have been proven to be incorrect. The correct serials for Al's Kiwis are:
Kiwi I, N3180
Kiwi II, P9390
Kiwi III, R6981
Calum, if you want reference photos for modelling, PM me and I'll scan what I have for you.
Cheers,
Tim.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Mar 13, 2007 10:00:14 GMT 12
I recently received an email regarding the identity of the painter of the 54 Squadron Picture used on the first post in this thread. The painting is called 'Hard Day's Eve', and it was painted by Piotr Gorka, a Polish artist whose website celebrates Polish aviation. The description under the painting says: "The Hard Day's Eve" / "Wieczor Przed Ciezkim Dniem" Piotr Gorka 1995; Oil on canvas 43 x 28 in Three Spitfire Mk. I fighters of No. 54 Squadron on their way back to Hornchurch in September of 1940. During the Battle of Britain, five Polish pilots fought within this RAF unit. Hope this is of assistance.  |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Mar 13, 2007 10:02:23 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Mar 13, 2007 10:14:06 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 13, 2007 11:50:40 GMT 12
Thanks Joe. The message has been passed on.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Mar 13, 2007 20:23:01 GMT 12
Excellent, sorry I couldnt relpy by email but my Yahoo account has a significant spam issue.
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