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by smudgersmith218
Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Stirling Fire Extinguisher
Replies: 7
Views: 7461

Re: Stirling Fire Extinguisher

Hi James,

Thank you, most helpful.

Regards

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:27 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Stirling Fire Extinguisher
Replies: 7
Views: 7461

Re: Stirling Fire Extinguisher

Sorry gents,

Engine fires, Mk.III varient Stirling.

Regards

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Stirling Fire Extinguisher
Replies: 7
Views: 7461

Stirling Fire Extinguisher

Dear all,

Hopefully some gen man can tell me if the Stirling was equipped withe the Graviner fire extinguisher, if not what was it equipped with.

Thank you.

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Sun Sep 18, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Trying to trace Americans who served in the RCAF
Replies: 3
Views: 4105

Trying to trace Americans who served in the RCAF

Hi all, Has anyone any experience of obtaining details on Americans in the RCAF. If so can they give me a few pointers. Who / what in Canada is the best option to make contact with. I have tried for the past year without any success. Also, how would I go about tracing the families of Americans kille...
by smudgersmith218
Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Books and DVD's Section
Topic: A Stirling Effort
Replies: 5
Views: 20873

Re: A Stirling Effort

Hi Bruno,

It is because of the generosity of members on the forum that i can put the information into print.

The more books on the crews who operated the Short Stirling the better!! :D

Cheers Bruno

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Books and DVD's Section
Topic: A Stirling Effort
Replies: 5
Views: 20873

Re: A Stirling Effort

Hi John,

Cheers mate.

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: Books and DVD's Section
Topic: A Stirling Effort
Replies: 5
Views: 20873

A Stirling Effort

Hi all, Firstly I hope Bruno and John do not object to me plugging my book on RAF Downham Market. This 550 page book details the operations from this iconic airfield. This is a draft of the cover, mistake an all. Still looking for any photo's of 214 Squadron while operational from Downham Market. 50...
by smudgersmith218
Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Stirling Cockpit
Replies: 3
Views: 4556

Re: Stirling Cockpit

Hi John,

Belated thanks.

Mk.III circa late 1943 early 1944, Bomber Command.

Also, cockpit curtains, was the rear of the canopy painted black? or were the curtains permanently fixed in the "covered" position. ?

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: General Section
Topic: Stirling Cockpit
Replies: 3
Views: 4556

Stirling Cockpit

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what the cockpit interior colour was of a Short Stirling ?

Thanks in advance.

Steve
by smudgersmith218
Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: General Section
Topic: Advice Please
Replies: 4
Views: 4492

Re: Advice Please

Good morning Max, I think good fortune smiled on all us when Bill found the Loss Cards and he produced the RAFBCL volumes, what a legacy!. I know what I want when I buy a book, but I am not sure it is what everyone wants, but I will keep on with the present format and just see how big it gets. At le...