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Re: Serial number information
Posted by Paul McMillan on Mon Dec 23, 2002 12:59:25 PM
In reply top Serial number information posted by Tony C on Sat Dec 21, 2002 11:36:24 AM
Tony I would check the writing and/or picture again
T9068 is a 'Black Out Block' in a bunch of 20 Short Sunderlands built by Shorts at Rochester
T5048 was a Beaufighter I but was delivered directo to RAAF as A19-42
Sorry !
Paul
: Hi All,
: Can anybody supply confirmation of these serial numbers
:
: T9068
: Believed to be a Beaufighter from 272 Squadron and lettere
: d V. Based at Malta but do not know which mark.
:
: T5048
: Possible the same machine as also lettered 'V' but serial
: number is not clear so looking for confirmation.
:
: Also, with I have seen pictures of the Beau', with "Stickl
: eback" exhausts and shortened exhausts, whereby the "stick
: leback" section, is missing.
: Are these differing exhaust systems or is the shortened ex
: haust, a locally modified system and if so, what benefit w
: as gained.
:
: Any information, as always, is gratefully accepted.
:
: Thanks, Tony
:
Follow Ups:
- Re: Serial number information - Tony C Mon Dec 23, 2002 01:15:54 PM
- Forgot to ask....... - Tony C Mon Dec 23, 2002 01:21:07 PM
- Re: Forgot to ask....... - Paul McMillan Mon Dec 23, 2002 01:32:34 PM
- T??48 Beaufighter with 272 Sqn - Paul McMillan Mon Dec 23, 2002 01:37:06 PM
- Black Out Blocks obviously fooled Japanese!! Hey that - Paul McMillan Mon Dec 23, 2002 01:39:27 PM
- Re: Serial number information - Cees Broere Tue Dec 24, 2002 04:03:51 AM
- Re: Serial number information - Tony C Tue Dec 24, 2002 05:44:30 AM
- Forgot to ask....... - Tony C Mon Dec 23, 2002 01:21:07 PM