Mustang - 442 Sqdn RCAF
by Pat Speirs
Title
Mustang - 442 Sqdn RCAF
Artist
Pat Speirs
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art Print
Description
442 Sqdn RCAF - Caribous
Two Mustangs, revelling in the peaceful conditions at high altitude, recovering to their base at the tail end of WW2. By this time, almost total air superiority had been achieved by the Allied forces and the need for any degree of camouflage had been dispensed with - hence the very individual colour schemes.
The Canadian Mustangs are from 442 RCAF Squadron based at RAF Hunsdon, only a few miles south of Duxford. It was one of the first squadrons to operate from Continental bases moving to France on 14 June 1944 where they served, eventually flying Spitfires, with considerable distinction. They were involved in what is thought to be the last European WW2 operational sortie when they were sent to Guernsey on 9th May (the day after VE day!) to oversee the surrender of the German forces in the Channel Islands.
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May 10th, 2015
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Comments (2)
Mark Donoghue
Unusual subject. Like it.
Pat Speirs replied:
Thanks, Mark. The Canadians had six fighter sqdns along with all the bomber boys - often forgotten.
David Parsons
nice picture,like your work
Pat Speirs replied:
Thanks David, much appreciated. Particularly liked the use of light/shade in your 'Four' image.