812 sqn Swordfishes in the Petsamo raid?

[Kari Lumppio]

Hello!

This question was first posted at Britmodeller -forum, but no answers ( http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/i...opic=234911278 ). Although originally this was a camo and markings question even the Swordfish identities (RAF(FAA) code) would be a big step forward.


All the news about the magnificent Airfix Swordfish kit have pushed me for search of more info about 812 squadron. Their participation in the Petsamo raid July 1941 connects Swordfish also to the Finnish aviation history.

My copy of Stuart Lloyd's FAA camo and markings book is on loan right now but IIRC it had a picture or two about the 812 sqn Swordfishes? But my question really is what individuals did take part in the raid (there should have been nine of them, see link 2 below)? And what was their camouflage and markings then? Anyone knows anything? Any decals readily available for these are fanciful dreaming, I fear.


thanking in advance,
Kari



Some reading about the Petsamo-Kirkenes raids:

1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raid_on...es_and_Petsamo

2) http://fleetairarmarchive.net/RollofHonour...kenes_1941.html

3) http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/UN/UK/Lond...zette/38300.pdf