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14th July 2011, 02:51
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RAAF Gloucester Meteor s/n A77-15 Korea 1951
This aircraft was delivered 19/02/51. It served in Korea with 77 Sqn.
Sqn Ldr Wilson was wounded in this aircraft 09/51 when cannon fragments entered the cockpit, however he managed to get the aircraft back to Kimpo. On 06/02/52 whilst searching low level for F/Lt Hannan who was in A77-616, Sgt Phillip Zupp was hit by ground fire blowing off his canopy and inflicting injuries to his face. He was able to return to Kimpo and landed. On 27/01/53 the aircraft failed to return after a ground attack mission after attack runs on two tunnels three miles East of Sinmak and was last seen climbing away from the target area. Crew; FLGOFF Francis H G Booth. Struck off 18/03/53.   With permission of the ADF
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15th July 2011, 02:45
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Re: RAAF Gloucester Meteor s/n A77-15 Korea 1951
Hello,
WE911 RAF delivered 5th February 1951. To RAAF 19th february 1951.Became A77-15 The name on the fuselage was ? Alex
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15th July 2011, 06:40
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Re: RAAF Gloucester Meteor s/n A77-15 Korea 1951
It looks like Elycona Alex.
Frank Savage
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21st July 2011, 03:05
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Re: RAAF Gloucester Meteor s/n A77-15 Korea 1951
Yep, now you have said it I can see that mate.
Thanks for clearing that up Owen.
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21st July 2011, 03:07
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Re: RAAF Gloucester Meteor s/n A77-15 Korea 1951
Hi All,
The name on the side of Gloster Meteor A77-15 is actually "Elyana". Cheers Owen  Image from: http://aces.safarikovi.org/victories/australia-ko.html
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