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Originally Posted by Modeldad
Further question on the markings. It does not appear ortho film was used to take the picture, as the yellow surround on the roundel is light, not nearly black. In that case, did this aircraft carry French Roundels, as that is what the picture appears to indicate.
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Not only are the roundels untypical for an RAF aircraft but the colours of the fin flash seem also to be inverted ? Compare with contemporary photo of a Spit at Montelimar in Sept '44.
Does anyone out there have copies of ORB's for the following Spit squadrons for the last week in August - 1st week in September 1944 ?
43, 72, 93, 111, 154, 225, 242, 243 as well of course, as for the 3 RAF/French units 326/327/328.
I'd be interested in any sources of losses from these squadrons during the period.
Thanks,
Ian Stevenson