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Old 10th February 2018, 11:44
Stig Jarlevik Stig Jarlevik is offline
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Re: e bay boston serial can anyone make it out ?

Jerry

While I agree that we have a serial starting with Z22 I would still be cautious with the assumption this was an aircraft with 418 RCAF.

Found two photos of Bostons with them and both show the squadron code letters placed forward of the roundel and the individual code letters on the nose.

Since the British roundel was placed quite far to the aft of the aircraft, I think most units preferred to place the unit code letters in a forward position. I am not saying there were no exceptions, but perhaps widening your research to a unit which possibly placed the individual code letter behind the roundel would be beneficial? It seems to have been rather unusual.

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Stig
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