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11th January 2024, 21:11
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Flt Lt Russell 'Digger' Aitken
Hi guys
Extract from a newspaper clipping 1943: He (Aitken) took part in the Norwegian campaign and was one of three pilots who ferried Hurricanes from the Ark Royal to an aerodrome near Trondheim. After every flight pilots were picked up by Swordfish and flown back to the Ark Royal, where another Hurricane was waiting for them. Aitken ferried twelve Hurricanes in this way. While returning to England the Ark Royal was bombed and, when the famous aircraft-carrier heeled, the wash from the bomb took Aitken overboard, but was soon picked up. Can anyone "put flesh on bones?" Cheers Brian 
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