During his 32 years in the RAF, Ron Powell worked on Vulcan nuclear bombers; flew C-130s; became a flying instructor; commanded two training squadrons and a Harrier detachment in southern Italy; completed two tours in MOD and commanded the RAF Selection Centre and a flying training unit. Since, he has published an illustrated history of the Battle of Britain; a novel, Wings Over Summer, on the same subject; a sequel, Wings Over Malta; and two volumes of memoir Shropshire Blue, the first, Preparation For Flight, about his early years in the RAF, the second, On The Buffet, about his pilot training. More at http://www.ronpowell.co.uk
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The picture of the one Spitfire flying alone is the same as the other photo but the rear two Spitfires taken out, just like to know why chan ...
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So many pictures I've seen of the sky but at least we have these photos. It all make it worth while when we see a Spitfire and who flew it. ...
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i was in contact with Bruce MacPherson in 2006.
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