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More than 300 profiles and rare photographs
BATTLE
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MEMORIAL FLIGHT
PAINT SCHEMES
FROM WW2 TO THE PRESENT
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Foreword
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the BBMF Squadron
Leader Andy Millikin
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The RoyalAir ForceBattle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAFBBMF)was formed
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as the HistoricAircraft Flight - at RAFBiggin Hill on July 11, 1957,with
three Spitfire PRMk XIXs and one Hawker Hurricane.
oday the RAF BBMF'sfabulous collection
of historic aircraft includes two of those
original Spitfire PRMk XIXs and the original
Hurricane (LF363),with the addition of
four more Spitfires, another Hurricane,
one of only two airworthy Avro Lancasters
in the world, and a Douglas C-47 Dakota, as well as two
de Havilland Chipmunks. These aircraft are maintained in
airworthy condition and flown to commemorate all those
who have lost their lives in service with the Royal Air Force
in the 100 years since its inception.
The Flight's Second World War aircraft have all survived
the odds to be here in flying condition today. In the many
decades since they were built and delivered to the Royal Air
Force they have each worn many colour schemes and code
letters, both before their time with the BBMF and since.
This publication is a labour of love by renowned aviation
artist Chris Sandham-Bailey to research, catalogue and,
best of all, to illustrate all of the colour schemes worn
by the BBMF aircraft since they were first constructed.
Chris' meticulous research and attention to detail have
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uncovered some lost history of the BBMF aircraft, and he
has produced aircraft colour profiles of incredible accuracy
and authenticity.
Never before have all of the BBMF aircraft liveries
over the years been catalogued and illustrated in one
publication. Here you can see them both as Chris' aircraft
profile artworks and in rare photographs.
This publication is a must for anyone with an interest
in the BBMF aircraft and their histories, and it makes a
brilliant reference document.
As you revel in the details and the pictures I hope that
you will also remember those courageous airmen who flew
these aircraft and others of the same and similar types 'in
anger' to defend our freedom during the Second World
War, especially those who paid the ultimate price. o
Spitfire Vb
AB910&
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Mk.llc LF363.
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Words and illustrations:
Design:
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MEDIA GROUP
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CHRIS SANDHAM·BAILEY
GARETH WILLIAMS
Publishing director:
CHARLOTTEPARK
Commercial director:
NIGEL HOLE
Published by:
DAN SAVAGE
Publisher:
STEVE O'HARA
Reprographics:
JONATHAN SCHOFIELD
&
PAUL FINCHAM
Production editor:
MORTONS MEDIA
GROUP LTD,
MEDIA CENTRE,
MORTONWAY,
HORNCASTLE,
LINCOLNSHIRE
LN9
6JR.
Author's note: Due to limitations of space it has not been possible to cover all the aircraft that
have been operated over the years by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight or its predecessor the
Historic Aircraft Flight, nor has it been possible to cover every single scheme the featured aircraft
have worn due to a lack of corroborative photographic evidence in some cases. Some schemes
such as AB910's MD-Ewere worn both during the war and again between 1994 and 1996, in such
cases the scheme has only been illustrated once, where there have been significant variations the
different schemes do feature.
Credits: Thank you to everyone who has kindly provided photographs. Wherever possible
individual credit has been given. David Gait for ZA947, Peter Arnold for Spitfire histories and a
special thank you to Clive Rowley and the
BBMF
allowing access to the collection.Printed by:
for
WilliamGibbons and Sons, Wolverhampton
©
2018 Mortons Media Group Ltd.Allrights
DAN SHARP
Tel.
01507 529529
reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or
any information storage retrieval system without prior permission in writing from the publisher.
ISBN:
978-1-911276-60-9
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MEMORIAL
FLIGHT
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SPITFIRE
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PR MK.XIX
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tPITFIRE
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HURRICANE
LF363
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HURRICANE MK.IIC
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LANCASTER
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PA474
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DAKOTA
ZA947
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BBMF AIRCRAFT
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TIMELINE
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MEMORIAL
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