Ginger Lacey Spitfire MKV - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Flavio · #1 27th October 2006, 14:56

Dear All,

in June 1941, famous RAF fighter ace James "Ginger" Lacey flown Spitfires Vb like this one coded SD-L (maybe serial number R7057).

click here to see the photo

There is a writing under the cockpit, last letters are "ness" (or "mess"); have you any idea about what could be written?

Thanks,

Flavio

SteveB · #2 27th October 2006, 17:58

Flavio

Air Britain has recently published a book about presentation a/c "Gifts of War" by Henry Boot and Ray Sturtivant.

This lists R7057 as a presentation a/c "Caithness I".

Steve

Graham Boak · #3 27th October 2006, 20:24

Just as well I didn't suggest "Guinness"!

Flavio · #4 27th October 2006, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveB

Flavio

Air Britain has recently published a book about presentation a/c "Gifts of War" by Henry Boot and Ray Sturtivant.

This lists R7057 as a presentation a/c "Caithness I".

Steve

Thank you Steve for the information.

Flavio

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