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Old 21st November 2017, 01:24
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Re: Walrus mystery PQ-17 July 1942

Brian,

I hauled out my copy of "The Destruction of Convoy PQ 17" (New York:Simon & Schuster,1968). Irving states quite categorically that the Walrus flew off "London". As Irving quotes his sources, including the catapult officer on the "London", you would have to lean his way. What I don't understand is, Irving suggests that the pilot of the Walrus was Flight Officer H. H. Edwards (fn 43,p.314). Point taken!

The following is also known:

HMS Norfolk - Cruiser with catapult. Launched in December 1928. Survived the war.

London Gazette 26 January 1943 - For escorting a Russian convoy in July 1942.

WIGNALL, Ronald RNVR - TSubLt(A) - MiD.

Seedie's List of Fleet Air Arm Awards 1939-1969/p.65

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...supplement/493

Col.

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