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Re: I spoke to Mr. John A Griffin...PM 627 Help please.

Posted by PeterA on Thu Nov 21, 2002 09:54:19 AM

In reply top I spoke to Mr. John A Griffin... posted by Mike Henniger on Wed Nov 20, 2002 04:31:14 PM

Mike,
For a brief period circa 1974, the mk XIX Spitfire PM627, formerly on the Toronto waterfront at Ontario Place, was at CWH Mount Hope in a period accurate PR paint scheme. It was 'tail in' in the corner of one of the hangers and not photogenic. I have poor photographs and cannot read the code letters applied. It was always my understanding that this accurate scheme was overseen by John Griffin.
Shortly after this time, when there was infighting between the Fighter Pilots Association and CWH, the aircraft was paint stripped for a rebuild to flying that did not materialise, the aircraft finally being 'horse traded' with the Swedes.
I would be pretty sure that John would have details of he scheme and I would like to approach him. Could I ask you to please let me have his access details off board to my email address.
PeterA

: I spoke to Mr. John A. Griffin who is the author of that r
: are and sought after book Canadian Military Aircraft Photo
: s and Serials. It was as easy looking up a phone number i
: n the phone book and picking up the phone (wish I had thou
: ght of that long ago).
:
: Anyway he had tried to find a publisher to republish his o
: riginal book here in Canada, but did not have any takers.
: He is publishing a similar book which continues from wher
: e the first left off and continues to present. It might b
: e published in 4-6 months, and will be titled "Aircraft of
: the Canadian Armed Forces".
:
: Thought someone might be interested.
:
: Regards,
:
: Mike
:
: P.S. Damn! I wanted to be first. You are quick Lynn!

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