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World War Two / Re: RAF WW2 AMES Units
« on: Monday 10 July 23 10:32 BST (UK)  »
Hello,
I've just found this thread. I've been researching RAF AMES for a couple of years in particular 252 AMES which was on Crete at the time of the German invasion in May 1941.
I have some photos at home (I'm away for a couple of weeks) of another unit and in Egypt showing the equipment setup (type 9) portable radar which was used at this time consisting of two collapsible towers .
If anyone had family members involved with AMES then it would be great to hear from you.
Best wishes Chris

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Lancashire / Re: Rootes Aircraft Factory Speke WW2
« on: Thursday 23 July 15 22:46 BST (UK)  »
Just came across this thread
My late father also worked at Speke during WW2 and assume he was at The Rootes work. I recall him telling me he used to check over Bristol Blenheims before the were delivered to the RAF often going up on test flights. He also worked on converting Liberator bombers into transporters and fitting various types with sand filters for them to operate in the Desert.
I also recall he was a part of an Anti Aircraft crew but dont know where -  possibly home guard unit at the factory???
He joined the RAF in 1945 and then joined BOAC when he was demobbed.
Can anybody give any further details to the above?
Best Regards
Chris

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