I'm scanning a batch of old slides right now, and found some from July 1989- when filming for Memphis Belle was in progress.
Whilst I can trace back and sort most of the pictures, two have me stumped.
First is an HA1112M1L, with no code, but sporting multiple kills on the tail (The other one was G_HUNN).
Second is the Grumman Avenger used as a part time photo-ship. Whilst I have photos of her tail the N number is partly overpainted. I think it was N6827G, but this doesn't show up on the FAA register.
Finally, and another long shot. There was a former Seish T6 wingless in the hangar, with, I think, an 8 on the fin. Again, if anyone could help with this I'd appreciate it.
Thanks in advance
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Old sightings at Duxford museum
Re: Old sightings at Duxford museum
The Grumman Avenger is N6827CVulture 01 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:29 pmI'm scanning a batch of old slides right now, and found some from July 1989- when filming for Memphis Belle was in progress.
Whilst I can trace back and sort most of the pictures, two have me stumped.
First is an HA1112M1L, with no code, but sporting multiple kills on the tail (The other one was G_HUNN).
Second is the Grumman Avenger used as a part time photo-ship. Whilst I have photos of her tail the N number is partly overpainted. I think it was N6827G, but this doesn't show up on the FAA register.
Finally, and another long shot. There was a former Seish T6 wingless in the hangar, with, I think, an 8 on the fin. Again, if anyone could help with this I'd appreciate it.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Old sightings at Duxford museum
I have just looked at the photos I posted on the nostalgia section in December2022 and have pictures of 3 HA.1112. They are C4K-172 G-HUNN, C4K-107 G-BOML which is uncoded and the 3rd is C4K-1?? coded 15 D-FEHD. I was sure of the serial which is why I have put question marks against the serial. You can check the photos in the nostalgia section if you want to confirm what you are looking for. Hope it helps. Mick
Re: Old sightings at Duxford museum
The Swedish Harvard coded 8 was 16105. It became G-BTXI and now flies as FE695 RAF.
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Re: Old sightings at Duxford museum
Looking at my photographs from Sunday 9th July 1989, when the HA.1112s and P-51Ds were being pulled from the hangar, I have them catalogued as follows:
G-BOML marked '-+>', kill marks, swasticka, iron cross and roundel on tail
G-HUNN marked ' -+14' only swasticka on tail
D-FEHD marked '-+15', no swastika on tail, small D-FEHD on rear fuselage and F+E and H+D under wings
Hope this helps
Neil
G-BOML marked '-+>', kill marks, swasticka, iron cross and roundel on tail
G-HUNN marked ' -+14' only swasticka on tail
D-FEHD marked '-+15', no swastika on tail, small D-FEHD on rear fuselage and F+E and H+D under wings
Hope this helps
Neil
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Re: Old sightings at Duxford museum
Many thanks to you all. A few more spaces filled in in the old log book!
You've made a happy spotter feel very old...........
You've made a happy spotter feel very old...........
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