1. FLYPOST.
- Author
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Hastings, David, Scrimshaw, Sam, Brinksma, Jasper, May, Phil, Dean, Rod, and Cote, Jim
- Subjects
AIR bases ,WORLD War II ,GLIDERS (Aeronautics) - Abstract
The article "FLYPOST" in FlyPast magazine includes various reader comments and events. One reader recalls the night in April 1944 when 12 USAAF bombers were shot down by the Luftwaffe near Norwich. Another reader corrects an article about the fate of Finningley's aircraft collection, clarifying that a fire in 1970 did not involve the South Yorkshire Aircraft Society. Additionally, a reader shares the story of Dirk Theodoor Challik, a Dutch Sea Fury pilot who served in the Royal Dutch Navy during World War II. Another reader mentions the lack of mention of Sidney Cotton in an article about RAF photo reconnaissance, emphasizing his contribution to the field. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024