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October 21st 11, 12:29 PM
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UK2 AM958 Grumman MartletMkII 1941-06.jpg
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October 21st 11, 01:50 PM
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On Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:29:01 +0100, Joseph Testagrose wrote
(in article ): I can't recall having seen any other UK military aircraft with full stops (periods) in the serial number.
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October 22nd 11, 05:42 PM
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On Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:50:07 +0100, Netko
wrote: On Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:29:01 +0100, Joseph Testagrose wrote (in article ): I can't recall having seen any other UK military aircraft with full stops (periods) in the serial number. Betting it was painted at Grumman by someone who didn't read the paint specifications too closely; perhaps thought it meant 'Air Ministry".
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October 22nd 11, 10:46 PM
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:42:35 +0100, Bob (not my real pseudonym) wrote
(in article ): I can't recall having seen any other UK military aircraft with full stops (periods) in the serial number. Betting it was painted at Grumman by someone who didn't read the paint specifications too closely; perhaps thought it meant 'Air Ministry". A plausible explanation for which thanks. To be honest though, I'm less concerned with the mistake than with me proof-reading the sides of aircraft.
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October 23rd 11, 05:57 AM
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UK2 AM958 Grumman MartletMkII 1941-06.jpg
On Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:46:52 +0100, Netko
wrote: On Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:42:35 +0100, Bob (not my real pseudonym) wrote (in article ): I can't recall having seen any other UK military aircraft with full stops (periods) in the serial number. Betting it was painted at Grumman by someone who didn't read the paint specifications too closely; perhaps thought it meant 'Air Ministry". A plausible explanation for which thanks. To be honest though, I'm less concerned with the mistake than with me proof-reading the sides of aircraft. Works for me! Anything to forestall the onset of sanity... ;^}
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