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On 12/05/2014 15:12, Ramsman wrote:
> 322 Squadron of the Dutch Air Force.
>
> I was browsing in the basement of Motor Books in London several years
> ago, when an elderly chap with a Dutch accent asked me if I knew any
> good Spitfire books. I picked up the Squadron/Signal book and showed it
> to him. He opened it to page 34, pointed to this same photo and said
> "Yes, I know the book, and that's my Spitfire".
>

Interesting chance meeting. Alas, Motor Books is no more - I was a
regular visitor, and miss it. Foyles up the road has a good military and
aviation section, though.

Regards
Paul

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