[Peter Cornwell]

Hello Stig,

Franks & Bingham made no mistake, my own notes confirm that the serials they quote are exactly as they appear in the No. 226 Squadron ORB - I guess the real question is why then did I chose to transpose them ?

In short, it was on the advice of a well-known researcher whose opinion I have come to respect & trust over the years, & indeed still do. It is also possible that I may have been further persuaded by Gillet's 'Rupture' - a book I value but which, I now recognise, may have been influenced by the same source.

However, take a look at eBay Item 180090688668 and let me know what you think. Despite what appears to be a prominent letter 'K' on the top of the rudder where the serial often appeared I freely admit that I can make out (or think I can) L5247 on the rear fuselage much better than I can K9183. Maybe somebody with state-of-the-art technology can advise ?

I am very happy to be shown to be wrong (again) - as always, my only concern being to document things as accurately as possible.

Thanks for your question.