Continuing the theme of RAF foreign aircraft.F58,flown in the fjords in western Norway by Kampgruppe Manshaus, during the invasion of Bergen, and sinking a few german(incl. ex-norwegian) vessels operating in the area. It was later flown to Tromsø in northern Norway and then at last to Shetland, where this picture is taken. Not sure if it ever received RAF markings as it seems that it was written off on test/ training flight so perhaps not a true British forces post? The Norwegian pilots praised the aircraft ( one of the most modern in their small airforce) but found it quote "interesting" to fly as everybody except the Germans shot at it !

Heinkel floatplane

Following the Jugoslav Dorniers in RAF service thought I should add this. Formed on 1 June 1940 at Pembroke Dock, after flying from the Netherlands in eight Fokker T.VIIIW twin-engined patrol seaplanes, as part of Coastal Command. The squadron flew coastal and anti-submarine patrols in the Fokkers until they became unserviceable due to lack of spares and were re-equipped with Ansons in August 1940 and supplemented in October with Hudsons. Due to insufficient personnel, the squadron absorbed No. 321 (Netherlands) Squadron on 18 January 1941.


Fokker floatplane 320 sqn

Part of my grandfathers regiment. Not sure where. 