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by roodymiller
Mon Dec 03, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: Research documentation
Topic: Stirling serial code needed
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Re: Stirling serial code needed

Sorry for the delay in getting back... thanks for all the help guys. There was 20 paras on board as I have the full stick list from the para Regt archives but it only gives the chalk number of the aircraft not it's actual serial. So heers for clearing it up... the first 11 jump and the remaining 9 w...
by roodymiller
Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: Research documentation
Topic: Stirling serial code needed
Replies: 8
Views: 11491

Re: Stirling serial code needed

Thanks mate... I didn't think it was a Stirling. The plane was called the same...

I'm still after the correct serial number if anyone can help.

Another thing... where would the aircraft "chalk" numbers be written for the parachute stick, I presume on the nose or on the door.

Cheers
by roodymiller
Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:13 pm
Forum: Research documentation
Topic: Stirling serial code needed
Replies: 8
Views: 11491

Re: Stirling serial code needed

Forgot to add

299 squadron from Keevil
by roodymiller
Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: Research documentation
Topic: Stirling serial code needed
Replies: 8
Views: 11491

Stirling serial code needed

Hello... I've just joined this forum as I'd like to tap into some of your brains and resources. As a memorial to remember the aircrew and 9 paratroopers that lost their lives on 6 June 44. I'm having or go in to have a model made. Aircraft 204 (nicknamed Hellzapoppin) had the code LJ819 piloted by G...