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JohnC


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If you served/flew on this Squadron/Unit, why not share your experience

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TG579

Crashed into the sea off RAF Gan 1st March 1960, all 20 on board survived

Picture Dave Bloomfield/J Cooper

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JohnC


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TG580 48 Squadron Changi crashed at Gan on 3rd July 1959, all on board survived [photo from S/Ldr BillW, taken from a Britannia on take off from Gan] I have several photos of this accident. I also have a first hand report from fellow forum member Eric Sumsion who was aboard when 580 crashed, that is to follow....

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Dave Bloomfield


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48 Squadron had a long and chequered history:

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Pete Gould sent me this photo of the disbandment flypast of the Hastings of 48 Squadron at Changi

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