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Originally Posted by Graham Boak
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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An answer regarding Rochefort's Halifax is given here by Mr Vannier and Mr Fruchard . And they give the same serial like you:
http://www.aerostories.org/~aeroforums/forumhist/aff.php?nummsg=34123
"pour compléter la réponse de René Vannier au sujet des 3 Halifax il semblerait, qu'en fait, il n'y aurait que 2 Mk V: LL392 et LL467, le 3ème étant un GR II serial JP327. "
Thanks to all those who helped me
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Franck