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History:FF 16-4-42 6MU 18-4-42 RAF Renfrew 28-4-42 Malta 8-6-42 ? SOC 17-5-42* for acronyms please see Spitfire Production |
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Comments / Questions:by: Peter Phelps Operation Bowery 2016-11-20 19:32:58 BR344 was a Merlin 46-powered Mk. VC Trop. An interesting feature is the wavy demarcation line between the upper camouflage and lower surfaces, and also the inscription “Guns loaded” chalked below the cockpit. The operational career of this aircraft on Malta lasted only 8 days – it was struck off charge on 17 May. Operation Bowery was the first delivery of Spitfires to Malta which was successful end-to-end. 64 Spitfires Mk. VC were launched during that mission and 62 of them arrived to the beleaguered island. Through carefully planned reception, all aircraft were immediately refuelled, rearmed and take off again within a few minutes of the landing and thereby avoid the incoming German air raid. With more Spitfires at its disposal, the Malta fighter force was able to effectively hit back at the enemy. (Spitfiresite.com) reply |
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