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Re: White stripes on Spitfire cowlings in 1942

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Originally Posted by VoyTech (Post 95786)

"Rutter" was the first attempt at what was eventually done as "Jubilee". I understand that "exercise" is something performed without enemy participating. "Rutter" was intended as a military operation against real enemy.

I guess you're right.

Chris

Re: White stripes on Spitfire cowlings in 1942

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Originally Posted by VoyTech (Post 95784)

IIRC they were not introduced prior to the operation (which should have been the case if they were intended for the operation). But there may have been some connection and certainly they were applied around the same time.

I will have to read my references over again. My friend Cato Guhnfeldt has just published the first two volumes (of six) in his book series "Spitfire Saga" about the wartime history of 331 and 332 squadron. These books refers directly to the sources (log books, diaries, combat reports etc.). Give me a couple of days ...

Nils