Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Hi guys

I have just come across a published note that states during the Dunkirk evacuation period (May/June 1940) AVM Park flew his Hurricane over the beaches - and was attacked and forced to land by a Hurricane or a Spitfire. Further information would be very much appreciated.

Cheers
Brian

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Brian: Was he then AOC or still Dowding's SASO? Presume it would be mentioned in his biography and would also presume his logbook is in NZ, thus answering this question?

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Hi Chris

He was then AOC 11 Group. I haven't got a copy of Vincent Orange's book to hand but did not notice it when I had. Thanks for the logbook lead. If all else fails I will check.

Cheers
Brian

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

I read somewhere it was code OK-1

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Found it.
It was in "Strike from the Sky". McGee wrote that Park flew over London in the evening of Sept. 7th in his Hurricane coded (for some obscure reason - to me, I mean) OK-1. Was he the precursor of the specific WingCo personal codes?

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Hi CJE

Long time, no hear. I trust you are well.

Yes, you're correct, OK-1 was Park's Hurricane during 1940 (I believe I have the serial number somewhere - must check). While at Malta his Hurricane was OK-2.

Cheers
Brian

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Hello Brian,

I'm OK, thanks.
What are you up to now?
I stopped Aéro-Journal some months ago and started a new one, DogFight (don't be deceived by the title, it's written in French).

Chris

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Hi guys

Re Keith Park's personal Hurricane OK-1 at the time of Dunkirk and Battle of Britain, I believe this aircraft was N2520. Any Hurricane buffs out there who can confirm this/or provide some history relating to this aircraft?

Thanks in advance.

Brian

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Hi, Brian, I heard your "diver ! diver ! diver !" is posponed till spring 2007, is that true ?

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

Hi Mars

Yes, I am afraid that 'Diver' has been delayed - my fault - it's taking longer to complete than anticipated. Thanks for enquiring!

Cheers
Brian

Re: Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940
 

thanks ! guess I could wait till then