Ted, regarding your query on RAAF squadron codes, yes, they are random. you will find a good article, and listing, at www.awm.gov.au/atwar/structure/raaf_codes Cheers Dave daveandsusan@dhatherell.fsnet.co.uk

David Excellent article. The reference is http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/raaf_codes/index.htm Anthony Staunton -----Original Message----- From: david hatherell [mailto:daveandsusan@dhatherell.fsnet.co.uk] Sent: Sunday, 4 June 2006 8:04 AM To: AUS-MILITARY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-MIL] RAAF Squadron codes Ted, regarding your query on RAAF squadron codes, yes, they are random. you will find a good article, and listing, at www.awm.gov.au/atwar/structure/raaf_codes Cheers Dave daveandsusan@dhatherell.fsnet.co.uk

Thanks for the information, David - from the page I note that the photo AWM 014383 "1943-03-09 Spitfire Squadrons in Australia" shows three planes which, because of the large air intakes under the engine look to a non expert like me to be Kittyhawks. Were Spitfires modified with extra radiators for tropical conditions?. Any experts out there ? Regards, Dave david hatherell wrote: > Ted, > regarding your query on RAAF squadron codes, yes, they are random. > you will find a good article, and listing, at www.awm.gov.au/atwar/structure/raaf_codes > Cheers > Dave > daveandsusan@dhatherell.fsnet.co.uk > > > ==== AUS-MILITARY Mailing List ==== > First AIF Order of Battle 1914-1918 > http://www.adfa.edu.au/~rmallett/index.html > > > >