Short Stirling IV EF244 G5-S ✬ ✝ - Bomber - RAF 190 - EF244 G5-S
Beskrivelse
Short & Harland, Belfast,
This serial was at orgin a Stirling III, converted to Stirling IV.
11/11-43 23 MU
3/2-44 R0S 226 MU
15/2-44 23 Sqdn
22/3-44 620 Sqdn
15/5-44 Cat E2 - FA
26/5-44 SOC
Para-dropping and glider towing assault transport, powered by Bristol Hercules XVI engines.
G5 190 Squadron
The squadron was formed with Catalina lbs at Sullom Voe on March 1 1943. It is unlikely that they carried unit letters. It disbanded on December 31 1943. On January 5 1944 a new 190 Squadron formed at Leicester East and equipped with Stirling IVs. These became coded G5 and L9.
Much confusion has surrounded these codes, possibly because of confusion with 5G and L9 were in use with 295 Squadron early 1946 and between April und June 1946 with 297 Squudron. In June 1945 HALIFAX'es replaced the Stlrllngs, eg, G5:U-PN293.
L9 190 Squadron
Reformed on January 5 1944 at Leicester East with Stirling IVs. Converted to Halifax Ill's in May 1945, eg, L9:D-PN286. Disbanded in September 1945.
Hendelser til fremdriftsmiddel
| Tittel | Dato | Lenke |
|---|---|---|
| AM 167 SOE Operation REINS V 2 Rosy Bullfinch Red | 1944-11-06 | Se mer |
| AM 315 SOE Operation FLANK VI Firecrest | 1944-12-30 | Se mer |
| AM 307 SOE Operation FLANK VII 2 Firecrest | 1945-02-20 | Se mer |
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| Tittel | Lenke |
|---|---|
| Mk IV | Se mer |
| Short Stirling Warmovie | Se mer |
| Short clip | Se mer |