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Re: Looking for Halifax's serial
A fuller photograph (and other French MK.Vs) appears in Ken Merrick's new book on the halifax. The aircraft is LL467/O, and previously served with 138 and 161 (SD) squadrons before going to 1586 (SD) Flight in September/October 1944. It does not appear on the strength of 301 Sq, and was handed over to the French on 18 October 1945.
Another photo is of LL392, with a very similar history and a different female artwork.
At least one other Mk.V (LL483), and two Mk.IIs including the brand new JP327 were handed over to the French, but lack noseart in the photos.
I think perhaps you need to rethnk that SOE ruling on artwork, Terry?
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