D-ISBY not in pre-war civil registrar?

[Graham Boak]

It was originally booked for one of a second batch of British Airways Concordes, but they were cancelled. I understood that it was left dormant, until I saw B-BOAJ (a Jungmann) at Duxford last year. It has been used, I forget on what, but the aircraft was sold abroad and re-registered.

I find quite enough modelling ideas from RAF squadron codes, and have a nice little backlog of 105 Sq Battle, Blenheims and Mosquitos for A.GB, plus an Canadian Lancaster AG.B. Add my wife and childrens' initials, and I could be kep happy for a while.

I don't remember (if I ever knew) David's middle initial, but would be glad to help him find a suitable RAF (or indeed 8th AF, 9th AF, or other suitable air forces) modelling subject. Finding the correct serial is usually the most difficult part.

[ouidjat]

Originally Posted by Graham Boak

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I don't remember (if I ever knew) David's middle initial, ....

"C"; David C. Isby.

[Graham Boak]

Oh dear, C and I were avoided because of the possibilities of confusion. However, as the number of units grew late in the war they were pressed into use. D.CI will have been in the 576 BS, 392 BG, and DC.I in the 577th, also 392 BG. B-24s.

It should be possible to find DI on a wide range of RAF 80/90s fast jets.