Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park 1940

[Brian]

Hi guys

I have just come across a published note that states during the Dunkirk evacuation period (May/June 1940) AVM Park flew his Hurricane over the beaches - and was attacked and forced to land by a Hurricane or a Spitfire. Further information would be very much appreciated.

Cheers
Brian

[Chris Goss]

Brian: Was he then AOC or still Dowding's SASO? Presume it would be mentioned in his biography and would also presume his logbook is in NZ, thus answering this question?

[Brian]

Hi Chris

He was then AOC 11 Group. I haven't got a copy of Vincent Orange's book to hand but did not notice it when I had. Thanks for the logbook lead. If all else fails I will check.

Cheers
Brian

[CJE]

I read somewhere it was code OK-1

[CJE]

Found it.
It was in "Strike from the Sky". McGee wrote that Park flew over London in the evening of Sept. 7th in his Hurricane coded (for some obscure reason - to me, I mean) OK-1. Was he the precursor of the specific WingCo personal codes?

[Brian]

Hi CJE

Long time, no hear. I trust you are well.

Yes, you're correct, OK-1 was Park's Hurricane during 1940 (I believe I have the serial number somewhere - must check). While at Malta his Hurricane was OK-2.

Cheers
Brian

[CJE]

Hello Brian,

I'm OK, thanks.
What are you up to now?
I stopped Aéro-Journal some months ago and started a new one, DogFight (don't be deceived by the title, it's written in French).

Chris

[Brian]

Hi guys

Re Keith Park's personal Hurricane OK-1 at the time of Dunkirk and Battle of Britain, I believe this aircraft was N2520. Any Hurricane buffs out there who can confirm this/or provide some history relating to this aircraft?

Thanks in advance.

Brian

[marsyao]

Hi, Brian, I heard your "diver ! diver ! diver !" is posponed till spring 2007, is that true ?

[Brian]

Hi Mars

Yes, I am afraid that 'Diver' has been delayed - my fault - it's taking longer to complete than anticipated. Thanks for enquiring!

Cheers
Brian