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Thankyou very much!! I have never 'traced' an A/C's history before. I mainly rely on published books. Which is ok, but only covers the details the author puts in :confused: This is really going to help!! I will post what I find out as and when I get the info back!!! (leaves to write...

LOL hi alll again thanks again for the welcomes, Yep as said above, john Cunningham was 'nicked named' cats eyes. Regarding the G1, I understand most of the were shot up on the ground outside the production facility early in the war. If it had been given a fair chance I believe I would...

I am not after gunning them down, more trying to find out more about them really It's a MK VI No. LR 347 , I have a single picture of it, but its radio code letters can not be seen.:cry: Colours (guessed at) Grey/Green top, Grey underside, It had D-day marking added to it during its life...

sadly yes, If it hasn't been shot off, I sometime just forget to put them down!:shock: I do make good landing, but more often than not 1 wheel comes down on approach then has to go back up !! Fokker G.1 duly noted, abit rickety tho???

NOW thats fast lucky13!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! are u a cats eyes Cunningham fan then??? NOW the mossie is for sure (in my opinion) the FIRST true multi role A/C and today its format is still copied ... 2 engines, 2 crew, low(ish) wing loading, great range, can dogfight, bomb...

thanks guys, even more so since the replies are from 'the most featured' posters here!! I have in the past been involved in the restoration of Rougham airfield control tower, in Suffolk used by the USAF thoughout WW2. hope to spend some time chatting... Who, or where should I post treads when...

Hello gents and ladies. (they do exist, I've seen them! :lol: ) I found this forum a few times while tracing, hunting, and finally cornering information on aircraft, OPS etc. So, since discovering this place is rich in knowledge and personality I thought I'd best join and give something...