Thought I'd ask members to post details of Short Stirlings longest operations.
If we can all join in, we may come up with some interesting details that may not of known of.
Date / Aircraft / Squadron / Distance / Time, will be helpful.
Cheers,
John
Stirlings Longest Operations???
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Stirlings Longest Operations???
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630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
Re: Stirlings Longest Operations???
I would think that some of the Italian trips would count as being longest
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.
Re: Stirlings Longest Operations???
Hi John.
This is from my dads log book.
30/11/43 - Stirling 111 - 218 Sqdn (R - EF 124) San Sebastian (I think a Spanish port) 9.45 Hrs Gardening ( my dad said that this was mine laying). Pilot P/O Funnell.
Dave D
My dad is second from the left with the boots on.
This is from my dads log book.
30/11/43 - Stirling 111 - 218 Sqdn (R - EF 124) San Sebastian (I think a Spanish port) 9.45 Hrs Gardening ( my dad said that this was mine laying). Pilot P/O Funnell.
Dave D
My dad is second from the left with the boots on.
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Re: Stirlings Longest Operations???
Thanks Alan and Dave. I hope more operation details keep coming through.
Alan, you mention Italy but how far did Stirlings fare into Germany?
Dave, would certainly like to see a larger image of your father's crew.
Thanks for posting it. Any queries, please PM me.
Cheers,
John
Alan, you mention Italy but how far did Stirlings fare into Germany?
Dave, would certainly like to see a larger image of your father's crew.
Thanks for posting it. Any queries, please PM me.
Cheers,
John
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"
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
Re: Stirlings Longest Operations???
Hi John,
Looking at maps, i would think that Turin was further (as thew crow flies) than any German target, but i stand to be corrected. I agree that Dave's photo is a nice image, but would be a lot better larger.
Looking at maps, i would think that Turin was further (as thew crow flies) than any German target, but i stand to be corrected. I agree that Dave's photo is a nice image, but would be a lot better larger.
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.