Fairey Firefly details sought please
 

Hi there,

Would anyone here happen to know the squadron code letter that was worn on Fairey Firefly Mk. 1 DT979 of of No. 1772 Naval Air Squadron, from HMS Indefatigable, when it was lost in action over Japan on the 10th of August 1945, with Sub Lt (A) Thomas Chalmers Glen McBride RNZNVR as the Observer? He was the last New Zealander killed in air operations in WWII.

Also was the squadron painting the letters on the fuselage or the tailfin at that time?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Re: Fairey Firefly details sought please
 

This aircraft was 273/S when with 1770 Sq, but was transferred to 1772 in June. The two units carried the same range of code numbers, 270 to 281, so I suspect it was 273/S when it was lost.

At this stage the aircraft would carry its number on the side of the fuselage, and the carrier identity letter on the tail, S for Indefatigable.

Re: Fairey Firefly details sought please
 

The second pic shows 1772 Firefly's.
http://www.maritimequest.com/warship...collection.htm

Re: Fairey Firefly details sought please
 

Many thanks Graham and Rev. This is great info.