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New Zealand Fighter Squadron The varied life of a New Zealand fighter squadron based on the soutn coast of England was described py ‘ several Dominion pilots in a broadcast from London. The squadron flies new super-speed Typhoons, made by in same firm that produced the famous Hurricane, and its commander » Squadron Leader Desmond Scot. D.F.C. and bar. of Greymouth. ine announcer said that Squadron Leade Scott had played a leading part in tn pioneer days of night flying, and naa earned the name of the Ilntruoe King.” Squadron Leader Scott mmse described the Typhoon as the fighting aeroplane in the world, a said the squadron gave the Hun n rest. Other pilots described how tney dealt with hit-and-run raiders, snot up” ships in the Channel and trains France, and escorted bombers ana fighter-bombers on offensive missio over occupied territory. A D'unea pilot, Flight Lieutenant Arthur umbers. spoke of the high morale 01 squadron, while the station . Englishman, sent the following mes sage to New Zealand: “You have every reason to be proud of your .sQ u , ac "_ J and I am quite sure you will nea

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Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23965, 4 June 1943, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23965, 4 June 1943, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23965, 4 June 1943, Page 4

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