 Latest Military guest for Autographica, WW2 Mosquitoe pilot Flt Lt Ted Dunford DFC |
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 Jan 13 2010, 04:40 PM
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Flt. Lt. Ted Dunford DFC
Joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in January 1939 at the age of 19. He was mobilised September 1, 1939. Ted spent the next year training in the UK culminating in receiving his wings in September 1940. he was sent to Southern Rhodesia as a flying instructor, then returned to the UK to join the Mosquitoes of 608 Sqdn. in the Light Night Striking Force (based at Downham Market, Norfolk) , flying fast high level raids, navigated by Flt/Sgt. Bill Read (RCAF) and carrying 4 500lb bombs, and later re-equipped to deliver the 4000lb “cookie”. On one raid, flak over Berlin caused serious damage, including total loss of aileron control. The subsequent return flight and successful landing (at the third attempt) was recognised by the award of a DFC. On completion of the tour of 55 raids (including 27 to Berlin After the war Ted flew for another 28 years as an airline captain.  -------------------- info@showmastersonline.com
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Feb 7 2010, 09:51 PM
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Excellent guest..
 -------------------- Shows attended:Autographica 14, Autographica 15.
Guests met: Dave Scott, Scott Carpenter, Al Worden, Tom Stafford, Jim McDivitt, Fred Haise, Gerry Griffin, Vance Brand, Ed Gibson, Capt.Eric 'Winkle' Brown,Capt.Billy Drake & the great Leslie Nielsen. :) Plan to attend:Autographica 16, September 2010. |
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