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29th May 2008, 20:08
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Biggin Hill station commander G/Capt G.L.Raphael
Hello again guys !
Biggin Hill station commander Gordon Raphael, piloting a Spitfire was in mid air collision with a Dakata that was 'allegedly' carrying ex PoW's home at end of war April 10 1945, which is obviously rather doubtful ? All apparently being killed, with the wreckage falling in a wide area between Woodchurch and Hamstreet, Kent. Raphael was quite an 'ace' flying Havoc's with a score of 7 confirmed. He is buried at Cudham, Kent, cemetery. He is misquoted elsewhere as being base commander at Manston at the time of the collision. Any info on the Spitfire please, serial / markings etc ? Many thanks. Mervyn. 
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