Tony Gaze's Spitfire MkXIV codes...

[SteveH]

Hi there,
Has anyone got some detail on Gaze's Spitfire MkXIV squadron codes? Part of my research library was destoyed recently, and I am doing a painting of it.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[mhuxt]

I have "Six Aces" upstairs - think there's some codes in there. Can't get at it for a few hours though, wife baby sleeping...

 

[mhuxt]

Hi:

DW-U
DW-T
DW-F
above are 610 Squadron. The book lists the claims made on these aircraft.


EB-E
EB-B
above are 41 Squadron. Ditto re: claims.

I'm positive I've seen one of Tony Gaze's Spitfires as a current Aussie warbird, somewhere in QLD. Will look for link.

What part of Sydney are you in? Artarmon here, near Chatswood.

 

[mhuxt]

Here 'tis.

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/spitregistry/spitfire-rm797.html

 

[SteveH]

Mhuxt,
Thanks for your info, and apologies for the slow delay. If you have some profiles, that would be good, but I'll keep looking. I didn't know there were any Mk14's flying in Oz.

I'm real close to you, just over in Cremorne. I've just taken a break from the easel, having remembered I posted this enquiry.

Cheers,

Steve

 

[mhuxt]

Hiya Steve:

The aircraft I linked to isn't a flyer, so far as I know. Still under restoration IIRC.

I had a look in the Shores/Thomas 2nd TAF books - Tony Gaze's EB-E was SM823. Will have a look for the other serials if you like - let me know.

Cremorne's a nice little part of the world, though I really only know the stretch along Military Road with all the Japanese eateries.

Cheers,

Mark

 

[SteveH]

Thanks again Mark. I just realised that I have a copy of 'Six Aces' - I'll check it tonight.

I'm on the Middle Harbour side of Cremorne - very quiet, water glimpses etc.. Wouldn't mind a change though.

Cheers,

Steve