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Winston Churchill - friendly fire 1942?
Hi guys
I have just noticed an internet reference to PM Churchill's aircraft being fired upon by London AA guns sometime in 1942, when the great man was returning from a trip to Washington. I plead ignorance! Can anyone enlighten me, please? Cheers Brian |
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Re: Winston Churchill - friendly fire 1942?
Hi guys
I don't think this happened, do you? According to my gen, Winston returned from Washington in a flyingboat and landed at Plymouth! Cheers Brian |
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Re: Winston Churchill - friendly fire 1942?
Brian,
It doesn't seem too likely. On his return from the trip to Washington in June 1942 his flying boat landed on the Clyde and he then took a train to London. All mentioned in his 'The Second World War Vol IV'. Regards, Steve |
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Re: Winston Churchill - friendly fire 1942?
Hi,
Is that Plymouth on the Clyde ?? Alex |
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Re: Winston Churchill - friendly fire 1942?
Not last time I looked at a map, unless they've renamed the Tamar in the last few years....
Regards, Steve |
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Re: Winston Churchill - friendly fire 1942?
I know of an incident with Winnie but in 1944 and this could hardly be called a friendly fire.
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Re: Winston Churchill - friendly fire 1942?
Hi Steve,
Just a thought because If I recall correctly he would have had to arrive in London at a different Railway Station.Depending on station of departure. Alex |
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