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The RAF/pilots could not accept the 12000 rubles so it was donated to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
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Yes of course, "it would spoil their amateur status!".
So, with certain victories is much more clear, then before. When Russian had upgarded as a confirmed this Hs 126 and Me 110 (which was not in fact even shot, but it had no matter in IX 1941) we will get "15" but in fact 13 confirmed victories of 151. Wing.
With Griffith now is clear about his book, he was proffesional writer, and he did good his job, he was also one of two British Russian interpretator.
One thing is also strange? Average one squadron had about 30 or so pilots and about 100-150 ground personel (if right remeber).
The amount of Wing's pilots was about 50 and the ground personel was about 550. It means, that there were much more ground specialist for 2 squadrons services, then normal needs. Probably there were radar, radio servisants. Such equipment, If I am right was also send in first convoy.
Regards,
mirekw