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Date Posted: 26/07/07 17:36:13
Author: Roger Day
Subject: Re: Sunderland Flying Boats
In reply to: John 'Gary' Cooper 's message, "Sunderland Flying Boats" on 9/02/03 20:53:38

Hi,

I was going through my father's flying log book the other evening and was intrigued with some of his flight details.

He was a Sunderland pilot serving in Seletar, China Bay, etc. I guess he was Flight Sergeant or Flt.Lt. then. He was on the last run for the North Greenland Expedition August 1954 I think (but the log book is not in front of me as I type this) and also the Greek Earthquake relief. He was stationed in Pembroke Dock after returning with the Sunderlands. I have details of co-pilots from the log book as well. One of them had last name Winks (I vaguely remember he talked about flying with 'Tiddley' Winks). Also aircraft numbers etc.

He died 15 years ago and served in the RAF until 1976 (last posting Lyneham). Wonder if any of you might remember him from the Sunderland years. Squadron Leader Norman Day but everyone called him 'Happy' Day.

Thanks in advance.

Roger Day

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[> [> Re: Sunderland Flying Boats -- Peter Mortimer - Rae, 1/08/12 21:03:45

Had the honour and indeed pleasure of being a signaller on "Happy's" crew between the 6th January 1956 and the 15th March 1957 when we were part of 205/209 Sqn. Far East Flying Boat Wing at R.A.F. Seletar.During that time we flew almost 500 hrs throughout the Far East.


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[> [> [> Re: Sunderland Flying Boats -- Roger Day, 3/01/13 14:33:28

Hello Peter,
I had completely forgotten about my 'forum post' from 2007 and only came across it and your reply of August 2012 yesterday.
I had a look at my father's Pilot Flying Log Book from the dates you mention and his records show he was flying a few different Sunderland V throu 1956 but the most common aircraft number is PP137. Most of the time his co-pilot was Fg Off Mead. The log shows a last entry for Seletar March 15, 1957 and then there is a gap until July 19, 1957 when it looks as though he was stationed at Shawbury flying (training maybe?) on Anson's, Shackleton's, Provost and Chipmunks.
Fascinating hearing from someone who flew with him. I am hoping to send his log book and other documents to the Museum at Pembroke Dock sometime in the future, I am sure they will be well received.
Thank you once again. I will copy this forum entry to your email address.
Best wishes,
Roger Day, Nova Scotia, Canada


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