Tony Gaze's Spitfire MkXIV codes...

SteveH · 08-17-2008, 09:36 PM

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 · 08-18-2008, 07:41 AM

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 · 08-19-2008, 04:38 AM

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 · 08-19-2008, 04:49 AM

Here 'tis.

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/spitr...ire-rm797.html

SteveH · 08-20-2008, 06:49 AM

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 · 08-20-2008, 08:28 AM

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 · 08-20-2008, 08:40 PM

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