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Tiger Moth Denmark-England
Hi guys
Could someone provide details of the epic flight by a Tiger Moth from occupied Denmark to RAF Acklington. I haven't got the date. Cheers Brian |
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Re: Tiger Moth Denmark-England
Hi brian,
I trust this is the episode you are looking for: http://books.google.dk/books?id=Gstz...um=1&ct=result bregds SES |
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Re: Tiger Moth Denmark-England
Brian,
This thread on a sister website says 22 June 1941, OY-DOK, Hornet Moth: http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/arc...hp/t-1383.html Regards, Leendert |
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Re: Tiger Moth Denmark-England
Many thanks SES and Leendert - just what I wanted.
Cheers Brian |
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Re: Tiger Moth Denmark-England
Nothing much more to add. Thomas Sneum has not yet received the attention that he deserves by me, but the story of Petersen is described here
http://www.danishww2pilots.dk/profil...?alpha=p&id=69 The most epic escape from Denmark, but not the only escape by aircraft. Mikkel Plannthin
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Britain's Victory, Denmark's Freedom. Danish Volunteers in Allied Air Forces During the Second World War fb.me/britainsvictorydenmarksfreedom www.danishww2pilots.dk - a resource on Danish aircrew during the Second World War |
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Re: Tiger Moth Denmark-England
Thanks Mikkel - most interesting.
I have just ordered a copy of the book dealing with Sneum's wartime career. Cheers Brian |
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Re: Tiger Moth Denmark-England
Brian,
Just for fun: small picture of OY-DOK on http://www.ryeflyveplads.dk/ It appears that it flew with 24 Sqn as HM498 later on. Regards, Leendert |
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