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RAF North Coates Strike Wing by Robin Smith.
The print depicts the three squadrons that comprised the first, and most successful Coastal Command strike wing, based at RAF North Coates, Lincolnshire. Using Beaufighters nicknamed whispering death due to their speed and armament and low noise, they worked together as a team, destroying enemy shipping with terrifying efficiency. A Beaufighter from 143 Squadron would go in first using 20mm nose cannon and wing guns. Secondly a Beaufighter from 236 Squadron would follow with eight 60lb or 25lb rockets - 25lb warheads were found to be more effective as they penetrated deeper into the hull, creating more damage. These two initial attacks reduced the on-deck anti aircraft initiative. You only have to look at some of the spectacular photos of convoys under attack, the ships can hardly be seen for water spray and explosions. This mayhem allowed a 254 Squadron Beaufighter with its 21in torpedo to finish the job off. The three squadrons operated together on three occasions durin.........
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| | Item Code : RS0001 | RAF North Coates Strike Wing by Robin Smith. - Editions Available | |
| | DESCRIPTION | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | PRICE | PURCHASING | PACKS | | Signed limited edition of 500 prints. | Image size 20 inches x 12.5 inches (51cm x 32cm) | Artist : Robin Smith | | £90.00 | | | | Signed limited edition of 500 prints, signed by aircrew and artist. | Image size 20 inches x 12.5 inches (51cm x 32cm) |
Fry, Pat | | Squadron Leader Pat Fry DFC |
| Commanding Officer of No.236 Squadron. Flew Beaufighters with the North Coates Strike Wing. |
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Yates, Alex | | No.236 Sqn Beaufighter pilot who flew with the North Coates strike wing. |
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Knight, Bill | | Navigator on Beaufighters with No.143 Squadron, part of the North Coates strike wing. |
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Lilly, Ken | | Flew on Beaufighters as a Navigator with No.236 Squadron as part of the North Coates strike wing. |
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+ Artist : Robin Smith | | £145.00 | | In 4 Pairs
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