501 to 274th squadron

Erich · 31-08-2007, 09:07 PM

Greetings all

am in touch with a former Tempest V pilot in Canada who came back to his 501 unit which in turn became the 274th sq if I am correct, flew sweeps fall of 44 and chasing Me 262 jets besides train busting.

Anyone shed light on the 274th sq for me as to site, photos, etc. the Gent had 23 trains to his credit before he left for home in December of 44.

thank you Erich ~ ♪

Peter Clare · 31-08-2007, 10:47 PM

No. 274 Squadron RAF took the Tempest V (replacing the Spitfire IX) on charge in August 1944. The Squadron, still flying the Tempest V was disbanded on 7 September 1945 and renumbered as No. 174 RAF Squadron.

Erich · 31-08-2007, 11:15 PM

Peter thanks, wonder if there is a missions listing somewhere to be found, plus a pilot roster ?

31-08-2007, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Erich Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 139	501 to 274th squadron Greetings all am in touch with a former Tempest V pilot in Canada who came back to his 501 unit which in turn became the 274th sq if I am correct, flew sweeps fall of 44 and chasing Me 262 jets besides train busting. Anyone shed light on the 274th sq for me as to site, photos, etc. the Gent had 23 trains to his credit before he left for home in December of 44. thank you Erich ~ ♪

31-08-2007, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Peter Clare Legendary Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Neverland Posts: 5,667	No. 274 Squadron RAF took the Tempest V (replacing the Spitfire IX) on charge in August 1944. The Squadron, still flying the Tempest V was disbanded on 7 September 1945 and renumbered as No. 174 RAF Squadron. __________________ On weald of Kent I watched once more Again I heard that grumbling roar Of fighter planes; yet none were near And all around the sky was clear Borne on the wind a whisper came 'Though men grow old, they stay the same' And then I knew, unseen to eye The ageless Few were sweeping by

31-08-2007, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Erich Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 139	Peter thanks, wonder if there is a missions listing somewhere to be found, plus a pilot roster ? __________________ Rippin it up !

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