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Re: Spitfire XIV TZ138 ???
Posted by Lee Walsh on Sat Oct 04, 2003 11:07:31 PM
In reply top Re: Spitfire XIV TZ138 ??? posted by Olivier Lacombe on Sat Oct 04, 2003 10:09:37 PM
Oliver:
For the skis, the pictures where taken by Frank Phripps while he and some RN "erks" were flown up to The Pas, Manitoba. Frank passed away before I could speak with him concerning his workings with TZ138 being repaired and flown out. The pilot to do the task was Lt. Cdr Michael Hayward {P} RN. I found Mr. Hayward many years ago and sent me a VERY long letter detialing every working and event that lead to TZ138 flying out that morning. Something that nearly got him a court-marshal for doing so.
You'll have to read the article! And no they never did find the skis after take off.
Lee
Toronto