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Hi there,
I'm trying to find some information or some advise how to find details for a project.
I have purchased a 1:48 model of a hurricane. My grandfather was based in India c.1940. I dont know where to start looking for information about where specifically he was stationed, to help me work out which colour to paint the model.
If anyone can help or put me on the right track, it would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jez
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I usually start by working to identify the unit he served in.
What nation?
What branch of service?
When?
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GMorrison I usually start by working to identify the unit he served in. What nation? What branch of service? When?
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to add to those criteria, the time period is also important. The Hurricanes in India of 1940 wore different schemes and markings compared to those on 1943/44.
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So far the information is vague...
Eric Herbert Rennick
British RAF
Calcutta
my mum thinks 1944
Silly question, but have you searched in the family things for his military papers, pictures, etc?
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There is a UK site called Forces War records. I think youcan few limited info for free but would have to pay for anything more detailed.
176 and 67 Squadrons were both flying Hurricans in the Defence of Calcutta in late 43 early 44. 176 converted to Beaufigfhters in Jan and 67 to Spits in Feb.
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Ok, i just edited my post above, does any of that sound familiar.
According to this listing, no Hurricanes based in India prior to May 1940:
https://ww2-weapons.com/raf-squadrons-in-may-1940/
Unfortunately the same site skips forward to 1942, and there are about 10 squadrons of Hurricanes based there at mid war:
https://ww2-weapons.com/raf-squadrons-1942/
I've quickly checked those relevent squadron numbers, but can't find any arriving late 1940. Could it be your grandfather was with a Maintenance Unit that arrived in India sometime in 1940, and eventually would service Hurricane fighters?
regards,
Jack
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