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Old 12th April 2010, 22:46
Andy Saunders Andy Saunders is offline
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Hurricane - 238 Squadron 1940

I suspect this could be L2089 of 238 Sqn, damaged on 15 September 1940. Plt Off V C Simmonds unhurt.

Can anyone confirm or offer alternative suggestions?

Aaaaaargh!!

Why is it no longer possible to upload photographs? Anyone know?
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Old 13th April 2010, 01:12
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Re: Hurricane - 238 Squadron 1940

Dr Alfred Price "Battle of Britain Day"

"No 238 Squadron
Hurricane L2089 Plt Off Simmonds
damaged, unhurt

Returned to base with battle damage following mid-afternoon action"
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Old 13th April 2010, 09:32
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Re: Hurricane - 238 Squadron 1940

Yes indeed. That is possibly the incident depicted in the photograph....although I cannot upload it!!!
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Old 13th April 2010, 10:08
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Re: Hurricane - 238 Squadron 1940

ORB of 49 MU:

"24.9.1940 Hurricane L.2089 Middle Wallop Cancelled"

no closer date to 15th, no further details I'm afraid
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