Circus, Ramrods, Rhubarbs & Sweeps July 1941

[timothy]

1. It's in the book - not my mind!

2. Is this any better?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...4/RAF2/601.jpg

3. Although I thought at one time that I should be a test pilot, I really can't hope to comment on the finer details of various marks.

= Tim

[markjsheppard]

Tim

Glad to hear you seem to be fine.

66 years ago in good old Hurricane Z5236 'O' you were providing escort to some Russian bombers over the front line in the Arctic. Must seem like a long time ago on only like yesterday on occasions.

Been cold in the Cotswolds today as well. First real cold snap. I think it started to get cold and snow at Veanga 66 years ago around this time as well.

Keep well.

regards

Mark Sheppard

[timothy]

So exactly correct as per usual, Mark!!

So, since it almost qualifies under the title of this thread, here is the evidence - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...patrol4109.jpg

The 1hr 20min one was 27/9 in No8 Zone. The next was 28/9 in No2 Zone.

Cold? Yes!!

= Tim

PS We were talking about the stupidity of Weavers a while back. I note that I was at it again a few lines up!!

[markjsheppard]

Tim

Of course on the 6th October 1941 you claimed half of a Ju88.

I did send you this article did I not? If not, here is a link.

http://lend-lease.airforce.ru/englis...5252/index.htm

Wondered what the large white object in the cocpit was. Did not seem to be standard. Interestingly this Hurricane still carried its standard armament.

This Hurricane has been gifted to the Russian Nation. Would be good for them to get it restored. It is very historic to them, being first Russian Hurricane flown, gifted to Kuznetsov and thought to be flown by Safanov as well.

I will have to come and see you at some stage being so close to home.

regards

Mark

[timothy]

Coming? Well, get on with it!!

White object? Beats me!

1/2 an 88? Yes, the other 1/2 got away!!

I'd seen much of the recovery but not that post. Excellent!

= Tim

[Fairlop]

Caption? This is the best I can do. Can you fill in more?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../RAF2/6013.jpg

It could be F/O Humphrey T. Gilbert between McCann and Ogilvie.

Michal

[timothy]

Thanks - long deceased. = Tim

[Fairlop]

Thanks - long deceased. = Tim

Killed as OC, 65 Sqn during an accident (flight to a party) on 2 May 1942.

Michal

[Franek Grabowski]

So it looks we have only three more to go.

Tim, I have send you a private message in regard of scan, if you are not used to the system, you have to click on private messages in the right (or rather starboard) upper corner.
I see the point with virtues of various marks, but then could you comment about Typhoon and Thunderbolt? What else types have you flown?
Also, apart of 601, have you served with any other Polish airmen?
Thank you

[timothy]

1. I'll have to seek help in improving the photo - way beyond me!

3. No.

2. Not a scientific comparison, but the Typhoon was a snarling brute & the P47 was a gentle one!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...RAF2/flown.jpg

= Tim