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The unveiling of a 1/4 scale Spitfire memorial intended as a tribute to Polish fighter pilots stationed at Northolt during World War II. The location is the Orchard Inn in Ruislip.
During the years 1940-1943, Northolt became home to many Polish fighter squadrons. Polish flying personnel quickly selected the Orchard Inn as their favourite, frequenting it to such a degree that the owner had a sign put up over the counter stating briefly but informatively: ENGLISH SPOKEN.
The people on the photo are the late Sqn/Ldr ‘Tad’ Andersz and Mike Booth of Flying Legends, who produced the Spitfire in the background, finished as Polish Spitfire Mk. VB. The event took place on 30 October 2007; sadly, the 90yr old Tad sadly passed away one month after this picture was taken.
[Mike Booth]
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