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#3 Squadron Typhoons

Posted by Neil Medcalf on Fri Nov 22, 2002 01:17:42 AM

In reply top Re: Typhoon R8895 help needed posted by Neil Medcalf on Fri Nov 22, 2002 12:00:10 AM

I've looked thru my sparce Typhoon data and came up with JR188 which ditched 3-2-44. Any info on her? I'm looking to find the individual code letter and serial tie up for this pilot. His log book only recorded the code letter. And I neglected to write down the date of this incident. Also I'm looking to find this pilots Tempest serial number of "X" for the same squadron.

Thanks again. Neil


:
: Thanks for all the info Dave. Nice bit of history there. M
: y search for information will continue however. I thought
: the R8895 might be the aircraft I was looking for. It's no
: t however. I'm looking for another # 3 Squadron Typhoon th
: at ditched with the individual code letter "Y" and flown b
: y then Flt lt. "Lefty" Whitman RCAF. I would like to find
: out which serial number this aircraft was and the date.
:
:
: Thanks for the help.Neil
:
:
:
: : Neil,
: :
: : R8895 was ditched by Ron Pottinger shortly after take-of
: f.
: : He was picked up fairly quickly suffering from the eff
: ec
: : ts of cold water and a little shaken. During the late 7
: 0s
: : 8895 was dragged up onto the banks of the river as it w
: as
: : deemed a hazard to fishermen. It was essentially compl
: et
: : e. The aircraft was broken up by scrap merchants, after
: a
: : few articles were taken by some people. Rons son has a
: f
: : ew parts and Ron himself is still doing well, as of earl
: ie
: : r this year, and is amazed that his son wants some part
: of
: : an aircraft that tried to kill him!!!
: :
: : Hope this helps a little.....I was disappointed when I f
: ou
: : nd out about the recovery
: :
: : Dave

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