Hello,
My name is Jan Forsgren, a Swedish aviation historian and free-lance writer. I am currently compiling a book on the Miles Martinet T.T.1, which will be published by Mushroom Model Publications (MMP), hopefully next year.
I have some questions on the two Irish Martinets, s/ns 144 and 145:
1) S/ns 139 and 140 were allocated to Martinets, but not delivered. What was the reason/s for this?
2) Squadron allocations and service histories for s/ns 144 and 145.
3) S/n 144 written off on 25 May 1952, cause said to be belly landing. Cause and location needed.
4) S/n 145, wfu on 23 December 1958. Became Ground Instruction Airframe, then scrapped. Details on its use as a GIA, where and for how long? Also information on its final disposal. Incidentally, this was most likely the last remaining Martinet in airworthy condition anywhere in the world!
5) Any photos of Martinets in Irish service would be much appreciated!
The publisher (MMP) can be contacted at
http://www.mmpbooks.biz, e-mail: rogerw(at)mmpbooks.biz
Best regards,
Jan Forsgren
