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NIGHT FIGHTER SQUADRON (Reed. 6 p.m.) Rugby, Feb. 14. A record of 120 enemy aircraft destroyed, with many probables and damaged as well, belongs to a crack night fighter squadron of the R.A.F. founded at the end of 1941 by the late Wing-Commander Stainforth, D.F.C.. the Schneider trophy winner. The squadron has lust had 12 of its members decorated, which must be another record.—B.O.W.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 38, 16 February 1943, Page 5
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68RECORD BAG OF PLANES Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 38, 16 February 1943, Page 5
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