November 2009 - Brussels Air Museum Foundation
November 2009 - Brussels Air Museum Foundation
November 2009 - Brussels Air Museum Foundation
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2 nd TAF<br />
NOSE ART<br />
Begin with a cheat; this is on the U.K. Grumpy, now gone<br />
Stateside. Nevertheless a Grumpy must have pride of<br />
place. On the starboard side<br />
of the<br />
original’s nose was the crest of the<br />
City of Derby; the city to which<br />
she was linked when 98 Squadron<br />
was formed. The original<br />
personnel who were still available<br />
after the war were individually<br />
presented with a city of Derby<br />
brooch. There cannot be many around, Reg<br />
has one; if you know of any City of Derby<br />
crest<br />
other holders we could publish a list. Alf Martin was a founder member,<br />
whether he has one, I do not know.<br />
Left: ‘ Sneezy’ & her ground crew. Right: F/L L. Bell &<br />
F/O R. Rogerson, about to board.<br />
342<br />
Lorrraine Sqn.<br />
(Boston) nose badge<br />
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