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John,
Much appreciated......
There is no paralell in warfare, to such courage and determination in the face of danger, over so long a period. Such devotion, should never be forgotten.
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Many fantastic photos here, very atmospheric. Has anyone searched the IWM photo library? I noticed the other day that the photo advertising the service on their website was a colour photo of a Stirling skipper in front of his aircraft. I presume 'there's more inside'...

cheers,

Richard
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Richard,
By typing in Short Stirling and choosing "photographs" from the list, there's 81 hits, not just of Stirlings, but also some of crew.
There is no paralell in warfare, to such courage and determination in the face of danger, over so long a period. Such devotion, should never be forgotten.
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Here is another great photo of some Stirlings from 7 Sqn.
John
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K for Kitty Crew - Winthorpe, 1661 HCU's - stirlingaircraftsoc.raf38group.org/
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
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Whilst looking for details for 'Smudger' .......... I came across this link. Have posted the Stirling from 90 Squadron but the original can be found on the link, along with some other great photos.
You'll have to mind the attempted 'touch up'.
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&sourc ... CdjVMncaFA
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K for Kitty Crew - Winthorpe, 1661 HCU's - stirlingaircraftsoc.raf38group.org/
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
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Oh gosh - I love these kind of photos - so exactly how it was - rather than the (understandably) posed MoD ones. Anyone any idea what the timber frame in front of the tree on the left might have been used for. It looks like it might be a "jig" or template?
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Hello David, I've tried to enlarge it .......
John

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K for Kitty Crew - Winthorpe, 1661 HCU's - stirlingaircraftsoc.raf38group.org/
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
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Here are a couple more photos, with source / credits listed ..........
John

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&sourc ... z9CVfznSXw

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K for Kitty Crew - Winthorpe, 1661 HCU's - stirlingaircraftsoc.raf38group.org/
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
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I have to include a 75 (NZ) Squadron Stirling in this thread :)
AA.K taken in 1943.

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here are a few more photos .............. known credits are listed but if any person viewing, has any thoughts or concerns about these listings, please contact me. If I have already post a photo and it has come up again, please advise.
Cheers,
John

Footnote - This photo belongs to forum member, Guy.........It shows QS-H (BF-503) with part of the crew including his father, second from the right. Taken at Chedburgh in November 1943

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K for Kitty Crew - Winthorpe, 1661 HCU's - stirlingaircraftsoc.raf38group.org/
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
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