Papa4ways Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Hi Folks This is my Boulton Paul Defiant, and, I am so proud, that the Squadron Markings chosen by Airfix, happen to be Squadron 264, and, although I cannot say my Uncle, Flt Sgt Leslie Laird, actually flew in this Aircraft, he was with 264 Squadron as a Turret Gunner, this was after being the Tail Gunner in Wellington Bombers, however, I am so proud of this Model, it's sits on my desk, and I have great pride in knowing, my Uncle Les, could have, just might have, flown in that Aircraft Edited November 20, 2017 by Papa4ways wrong picture uploaded 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, Papa4ways said: Hi Folks This is my Boulton Paul Defiant, and, I am so proud, that the Squadron Markings chosen by Airfix, happen to be Squadron 264, and, although I cannot say my Uncle, Flt Sgt Leslie Laird, actually flew in this Aircraft, he was with 264 Squadron as a Turret Gunner, this was after being the Tail Gunner in Wellington Bombers, however, I am so proud of this Model, it's sits on my desk, and I have great pride in knowing, my Uncle Les, could have, just might have, flown in that Aircraft A lovely Defiant there, made even more special when it has a personal connection. If you don't mind my asking- what is the scale please🖒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa4ways Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Radpoe Spitfire said: A lovely Defiant there, made even more special when it has a personal connection. If you don't mind my asking- what is the scale please🖒 This one is the newish 1/48 scale from Airfix, it's actually a good kit to build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I'm currently writing the history of the Defiant for Pen & Sword - I've got quite a bit on 264 and would like to have a chat about your uncle. If you're interested, drop me a message on here or email me at [email protected] Cheers, Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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