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  1. FramerT

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    Correct Red....an escort destroyer.
     
    FramerT, Jul 18, 2004
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  2. TheRedBaron

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    I will go with the 'WS' convoy question I posted above...

    What did the WS stand for in wartime British convoys?

    For example Convoy WS17...
     
    TheRedBaron, Jul 18, 2004
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  3. Mahross

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    It is the code for convoys going from the United Kingdom to Middle East to India.
     
    Mahross, Jul 19, 2004
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  4. TheRedBaron

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    He He He...

    I knew this would good...

    Oh no it aint...

    Go read Middlebrook 'Battleship'... :D

    You wanna know the answer...?
     
    TheRedBaron, Jul 19, 2004
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  5. TA152

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    WS -- United Kingdom to Middle East to India (routing designation)
    :D :D :D
     
    TA152, Jul 19, 2004
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  6. TheRedBaron

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    Dont think anyone is gonna get this... :eek:

    FROM 'Battleship' by MArtin Middlebrook and Patrick Mahoney...

    "Convoy WS. 11...

    Each regular convoy run was identified by its initials, usually denoting the starting or finishing points of that run. The WS convoys were an EXCEPTION; the initials stood for 'WINSTON'S SPECIALS'."

    BAttleship, Page 43.


    Answer = WS stood for 'Winston's Specials'... ;)


    Will have to think of another question...
     
    TheRedBaron, Jul 20, 2004
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  7. Mahross

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    Is the answert your wanting Winstons Special Troop convoys.

    UK-Bombay (via Cape of Good Hope)

    UK-Suez
     
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  8. TheRedBaron

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    You posted that at the same time...

    Your go Mahross, I am off to the German Cemetary today to find a couple of Luftwaffe pilots...
     
    TheRedBaron, Jul 20, 2004
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  9. Mahross

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    Quite a simple one. what do you get if you have a P-52, P-47, B-17, B-25 and a B-26?
     
    Mahross, Jul 21, 2004
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  10. TheRedBaron

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    P-52 or P-51???

    157???
     
    TheRedBaron, Jul 21, 2004
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    a 8th Air Force?
     
    Clausewitz, Jul 22, 2004
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    A plane that fought in every campaign in ww11? Maybe?
     
    Maverik, Jul 22, 2004
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  13. Mahross

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    Yeah should be P-51 my mistake.

    Red - you are one the right lines!!
     
    Mahross, Jul 22, 2004
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    a B-58?
     
    Maverik, Jul 22, 2004
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  15. FramerT

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    A "Skyraider" ? Or a "Heinze 57"?
     
    FramerT, Jul 22, 2004
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  16. Mahross

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    Nope. i gave a big hint when i said that RED was on the right lines.
     
    Mahross, Jul 23, 2004
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  17. TheRedBaron

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    156?
     
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    166 ? [​IMG]
     
    FramerT, Jul 23, 2004
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    204 ? :confused:
     
    Clausewitz, Jul 23, 2004
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    166 with P-51 or 167 with original P-52!!
     
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