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BEAUFIGHTER X7690
Looking for a photo and details of Beaufighter X7690 of 219 Squadron "A" Flight RAF Tangmere, Sussex.
What version was it? Also looking for a picture of the Pilot: Squadron Leader John Groves Topham, (Officer Commanding "A" Flight) and AI Op/Nav: FO Berridge They shot down a Heinkel 111 from Kampfgeschwader 100 – 1 Staffel pathfinder on 8 May 1942 that crashed near Patcham, Brighton Any help appreciated - thank you |
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Re: BEAUFIGHTER X7690
I have photos of Topham and the He 111 if you care to PM me
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Both AIR 27 info bairs little resemblance to what actually happened. Look at local Regt info stationed near Patcham for details.
Could exband further but have a book that includes new details about to be released. Andy Bird |
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Re: BEAUFIGHTER X7690
Hi,
There is a picture of them both on the website below. http://www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/Topham.htm Regards Gerry |
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