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On this day…
27th May 1940
A much-awaited modification for the Spitfires was received in the form of armour plating for behind the pilot’s seat and on the main fuel tank, which was directly in front of the pilot behind the firewall bulkhead. This had not been essential in Scotland as no enemy...
26th May 1940
Aircraftsman Ward was carrying out routine checks and maintenance on L1082 and tested the flaps without first looking underneath. A starter trolley was in the way which badly buckled the flap. Result: F292 action and 7 days stoppages of privileges! News was received...
25th May 1940
Another incident on the taxiway, this time much more serious. Fg Off Russell taxied out in L1068 in too big a hurry and collided with a Command Reserve aircraft parked on the edge of the taxiway. The resulting damage was beyond the capacity of the Station to repair,...
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