Reg
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ORIGINAL: Canoerebel I am editing a story about Hazel Raines, a woman who served in the ATA during World War II, ferrying American aircraft to England. As a woman pilot in the service, she was among the first of a new "breed." We have a selection of photos from the family of various scenes taken in England (and perhaps Canada too) during the War. The information about the photos is sketchy at best, so I wondered if you gents might be able to offer additiional input that would allow us to write more complete, and therefore more interesting, captions. I'm going to post a series of photos. I'm interested in any input, from anything you know abuot the place the photo was taken to what and who is in the photo. This first photo is a group of ATA pilots, a male officer, and what seems to be Eleanor Roosevelt (tall woman under umbrella). Hazel Raines is second from left. What kind of aircraft is that? Edited to Add: I have confirmed that is Eleanor Roosevelt.
Miles Magister, you can sort out which model by the chin radiator. More likely to be a Miles M.9A Master I fighter trainer (900 built) powered by a Rolls Royce Kestrel XXX engine and was one of the fastest and most maneuverable trainers of its day.
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Cheers, Reg. (One day I will learn to spell - or check before posting....) Uh oh, Firefox has a spell checker!! What excuse can I use now!!!
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