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Old 21-11-2007, 05:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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W/C HK Patel

I reckon Kyt knows this chapter and verse and can add to it. Another Burma Hurri pilot. Am intrigued by the aircrew contribution of Sikhs etc. Does not appear to be well publicised?

A World War Two Pilot's Story* - Wing Commander HK Patel

Be sure to continue reading by following the link at the bottom of the page. Fascinating stuff.

A World War Two Pilot's Story* - Wing Commander HK Patel
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Aircraft from No. 60 Squadron levelling out for the "run in" to make a mast-head attack on a Japanese coaster off Akyab. Courtesy AWM.
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Cheers for that Andy. Actually almost everything I know about the IAF during WW2 comes from Jagan's fantastic site. He's done a superb job of bringing the little info available together.

As for Sikhs in the IAF, his ite has another page covering that:

The Indian Air Force in World War Two - A Pictorial History
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