[Brian]

Thanks Tom for the time and effort - this gives me a much clearer picture. Still a few oddities, however, such as HK499 and MM499!

Thanks Disbos for the vote of confidence! At least I have one 'fan'!

Now Stephen - OK, so you don't think much of my research methods nor the end product, by the sound if it. That's OK by me, but please don't criticise me for lack of effort! I am not an academic, nor a trained historian, but every year I spend many days researching at the National Archives in Kew - and I've studied 96 Squadron's ORB in detail for the period in question; and have photocopies to prove it! My enquiry concerns mainly the obvious confusion between HK and MM serials allotted to 96 Squadron's aircraft, since the numbers fall within the same range.

I'm not too proud to seek assistance from members of TOCH who, in my opinion, have proved to be wonderfully generous with their contributions and suggestions. Whenever possible to try to help others with their queries. Surely that's the name of the game?

Have a nice one!
Brian