These are interesting for the notations, supposedly by John Crewdson:
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The notes on the back of this photograph read, "the excellent handiwork of our [underlined] Les the chief engineer of FAS (& co) - wired up by fishing tackle/piano wire - he jumped out at the last moment and steered it by the above means into a petrol tanker - a real bang!"
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The notes on the back of this photograph read, "1st crash after three attempts misfired... unbeaten Mosq (sic) refused to die in this way - wheels up fail - taxi and engine cut - another plane was used - it worked as a movie shot 100% perfect - J.C. @ controls"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/633-SQUADRON-o ... Swztde43CChttps://www.ebay.com/itm/633-SQUADRON-o ... SwCdVe42-N(Same seller has a signed letter from Hamish Mahaddie with a rather pointed remark about Crewdson.
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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)
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