826
Irish Air Corps / Tony Kearns
« on: January 05, 2004, 08:43:29 pm »
Socata TBM
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
828
Irish Air Corps / Air Corps on UK site.
« on: November 21, 2003, 07:09:35 pm »
Hi Frank,
Many thanks for the info. I never heard of them before, interesting! I know Joe Maxwell a long time and glad to be able to help him with some of the Air Corps colour schemes.
Kind regards
Tony K
Many thanks for the info. I never heard of them before, interesting! I know Joe Maxwell a long time and glad to be able to help him with some of the Air Corps colour schemes.
Kind regards
Tony K
829
Irish Air Corps / Air Corps on UK site.
« on: November 21, 2003, 12:49:08 am »
Frank,
Who are Linden Hill imports? What's the story here?
Tony K
Who are Linden Hill imports? What's the story here?
Tony K
830
Irish Air Corps / Air Corps Stories.
« on: October 07, 2003, 08:31:55 pm »
Silver,
You mentioned buying "Landfall Ireland". What do you think of Mac Carron's latest rubbish?(That should stir something)
Tony K
You mentioned buying "Landfall Ireland". What do you think of Mac Carron's latest rubbish?(That should stir something)
Tony K
831
Irish Air Corps / Air Corps Stories.
« on: October 16, 2003, 12:35:55 am »
Hi John,
Thanks for your kind words. My research is ongoing don't know when to stop. The Air Corps history and the air war over Ireland are two subjects which I keep researching there is new information coming on line all the time. Unfortunately I have to earn a living, a starving wife, a dog ,cat and a wild bird population in my garden who think I operate a fast food joint! I keep at it. I like to get the facts right as Bomber Harris is reported to have said " When I want information I go to the horses mouth others go to the other end"
Best wishes
Tony K
Thanks for your kind words. My research is ongoing don't know when to stop. The Air Corps history and the air war over Ireland are two subjects which I keep researching there is new information coming on line all the time. Unfortunately I have to earn a living, a starving wife, a dog ,cat and a wild bird population in my garden who think I operate a fast food joint! I keep at it. I like to get the facts right as Bomber Harris is reported to have said " When I want information I go to the horses mouth others go to the other end"
Best wishes
Tony K
832
Irish Air Corps / Air Corps Stories.
« on: October 08, 2003, 09:33:15 pm »
The self claimed historian states that 220 aircraft came down here. The Air Corps,Army and Military Archives quote 163, my figure would be plus 2or3. This makes over 50 aircraft not accounted for, rubbish!.He does not qoute sources or references or bibliography. He does not understand squadron codes or serial numbers and misidentifies aircraft E.G. A photo of Hurricane with codes GZ ( which is 32 Sqn.) is listed as 79 Sqn.(codes NV) and states it was the aircraft flown by the first internee. In fact it is Remy's aircraft.He describes an attack on the SS Simaloer by a KG27 Heinkel in the Irish Sea area. The Simaloer was attacke by a Condor North West of Tory Is. He does not do his research. He describes a landing in Donegal which did not occur. The aircraft was supposed to have got away and was shot down three months later over Gremany.The incident of the Condor crash at Bantry is incorrect I was in touch with the sole survivor prior to his passing some years ago. Incidentally in his other book A View From Above he states ( in relation to the Dauphin disaster at Tramore) that "a helicopter collided high ground, killing its crew of four" High Ground??
RPY I am glad that you mentioned Patrick Cummins book, it shows what a real historian /researcher can do. I have a copy of this book. It shows the hard work which went into it full sources and references which means you can follow up. It is accurate and informative.I understand that the author published it himself with his own funds which means that he must sell a certain number to break even. This book deserves support. I have had no imput or connection with this publication at any time in case you are wondering.
Tony K
RPY I am glad that you mentioned Patrick Cummins book, it shows what a real historian /researcher can do. I have a copy of this book. It shows the hard work which went into it full sources and references which means you can follow up. It is accurate and informative.I understand that the author published it himself with his own funds which means that he must sell a certain number to break even. This book deserves support. I have had no imput or connection with this publication at any time in case you are wondering.
Tony K
833
Irish Air Corps / Mystery AirCorps A/C?
« on: January 06, 2004, 06:51:45 pm »
Hi all,
I understand that 259 is just not being taken up as a serial number. There are precedents, for instance 113 was never used even though 112 and 114 were Hurricanes. 139 and 140 were not taken up either. Nos 46 to 52 were for Ansons which were never delivered as were Gladiators 53 to 60. Even though these aircraft were never delivered, the serial numbers were not re allotted
Regards
Tony K
I understand that 259 is just not being taken up as a serial number. There are precedents, for instance 113 was never used even though 112 and 114 were Hurricanes. 139 and 140 were not taken up either. Nos 46 to 52 were for Ansons which were never delivered as were Gladiators 53 to 60. Even though these aircraft were never delivered, the serial numbers were not re allotted
Regards
Tony K
834
Irish Air Corps / IAC Spitfires
« on: August 16, 2003, 09:33:25 pm »
I cannot let you have a copy of the the document which you describe as the "Sales"document. I am not asking you to admit to anything. I merely passed on the information which I had discoverd as a result of my research. I suggest that you should try to do the same and not accept something because it has appeared in other publications. Two of which you mention do have errors in regard to Irish Spitfires/Seafires, all of the authors are distinguished researchrs/historians. A document such as an Invoice/Advice Note is the property of the Dept. of Defence. I do not have permission to reproduce it but when I do have permission you will see it in a publication "Spitfire/Seafire The Irish Connection". Wisdom is the ability to know that you don't know.
835
Irish Air Corps / IAC Spitfires
« on: August 15, 2003, 11:55:01 pm »
Vickers-Armstrong sales presentation states that Spec 499 is the MkVIII and Spec 502 is the MkIX. The invoice from Vickers-Armstrong states Spec 502, but if you know better!
836
Irish Air Corps / IAC Spitfires
« on: August 15, 2003, 09:49:09 pm »
Hi Neil,
I suggest that you will find all the information you require in the "Spitfire International" published by Air-Britain the International Association of Aviation Historians. The ISBN no. is 0 85130 250 5. The book covers all the countries' air forces who used the Spitfire/Seafire, except the RAF and Fleet Air Arm. It is an excellent publication and if you are interested in the Spitfire, it is a must! Incidentally the Irish Spitfire were type 502 not 509.
Regards
Tony K
I suggest that you will find all the information you require in the "Spitfire International" published by Air-Britain the International Association of Aviation Historians. The ISBN no. is 0 85130 250 5. The book covers all the countries' air forces who used the Spitfire/Seafire, except the RAF and Fleet Air Arm. It is an excellent publication and if you are interested in the Spitfire, it is a must! Incidentally the Irish Spitfire were type 502 not 509.
Regards
Tony K
837
Irish Air Corps / IAC Spitfires
« on: August 26, 2003, 08:39:46 pm »
John,
I passed on your good wishes to Bobby and of course he remembered you. Someone else remembers you Tony Flanagan.... he wants to know if there is any chance of the few bob you owe him for the photos on the motor bike. Is there something that I should know about?
'>??
All the best
Tony K
I passed on your good wishes to Bobby and of course he remembered you. Someone else remembers you Tony Flanagan.... he wants to know if there is any chance of the few bob you owe him for the photos on the motor bike. Is there something that I should know about?
'>?? All the best
Tony K
838
Irish Air Corps / IAC Spitfires
« on: August 18, 2003, 09:21:20 pm »
John,
I spoke to Bobbie Gallagher recently and he is in good form and always asking about the Air Corps. His friend Joe Carlton died last year which upset him (and us also) but he is his usual self and full of information and advice.
Tony Kearns
I spoke to Bobbie Gallagher recently and he is in good form and always asking about the Air Corps. His friend Joe Carlton died last year which upset him (and us also) but he is his usual self and full of information and advice.
Tony Kearns
839
Irish Air Corps / IAC Spitfires
« on: August 17, 2003, 11:26:42 am »
Yes John, I am that person. I have been and still am an horoured guest on my frequent visits to Baldonnel. It goes back to the mid sixties. Then, with my camera I also had a tape measure to note the dimensions of the bosses(roundels),fuselage markings and stencils. It is /was a privelege to be allowed to do this.I dont think that I was harsh on Neil. I too at one time assumed that Irish Spitfires were to Spec 509. It was the late Flt/Sgt. Robert Brown who first mentioned the specification to me, he had been at the contractors for the acceptance tests. However it was my great friend Bobbie Gallagher(Reg.Sgt/Major) who suggested never to assume anything in these situations. We searched the dust filled presses in HQ Block corridors(remember them?) and located the file on the evaluation, negotiations and purchase of Type 502 Spitfire Trainers. God knows where these files are now. I was in Sittingbourne last week phew! the heat.
Neil, good for you, as a result of my incidental remark about Type 502 it spurned you to check further. Surely this is what it is all about and not to assume the stance adopted in your reply of the 15 August. I will help you where I can as I do with anyone who is genuinly interested in our Air Corps.
Neil, good for you, as a result of my incidental remark about Type 502 it spurned you to check further. Surely this is what it is all about and not to assume the stance adopted in your reply of the 15 August. I will help you where I can as I do with anyone who is genuinly interested in our Air Corps.