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Hi Peter
I'm new to the forum and have just come across your post re Desmond Roberts. I can confirm for you that he did indeed fly Whirlwinds with 137 Squadron until being posted to 485 Sqdn flying Spitfires in June of 1943. He survived the war but unfortunately died in 1970. No other New Zealanders flew with 137 Squadron whilst they operated with Whirlwinds.

The only other New Zealander who flew a Whirlwind, that I know of, was Stewart Gordon Brannigan RNZAF 404885. He served with 263 squadron but was posted out to a Spitfire squadron before becoming operational.

I hope this helps. If you require more information please let me know.

Kind regards

Paul