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"Although the RAF would only accept applicants of British citizenship"
Well during the battle of britian canadians, austrialians and polish to name a few fought in the raf. You als contradict yourself saying he falsified saying he was canadian when only british nationals were allowed to fight.
He would have been considered 'British by marriage' through his marriage in 1938 to Rose, Countess of Warwick. 86.140.128.91 ( talk) 16:34, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
1. I deleted the sentence: "Both of these planes (ME Bf 110 and Ju 88) are long range bombers". This is not accurate. The Wikipedia articles on the two aircraft describe them as a 'twin engine heavy fighter' and a 'multi-role aircraft' respectively. In 1940, the Ju 88 could be described as a bomber, but the ME 110? No way!
2.I replaced 'launch' with 'scramble' ; 'launch' in a 1940's aviation context sounds too modern.
84.130.127.56 21:53, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
Any news of this movie? I assume the project was cancelled? Drutt ( talk) 16:52, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
According to the rules, it says "country or power the person was fighting for". As Fiske says he was Canadian, this must be the British Commonwealth. So, if no one has any objections, I will change it to this. Thanks. Wallie ( talk) 12:55, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
The article is in need of some experienced editors to help its development. Any takers? FWiW, I am offering... Bzuk ( talk) 00:50, 1 April 2009 (UTC).
Why is this even mentioned here? I know of no other pilot in the battle where this is even discussed. Wallie ( talk) 09:11, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
The birth place of Billy Fiske as shown here: http://www.boxgrovepriory.co.uk/pilot_officer_billy_fiske_RAF.html is listed as Chicago, not New York. Someone ought to look into this and establish which is correct. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 143.117.54.156 ( talk) 15:31, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
Maybe somebody can research or knows any published source of Fiske's friends in Hollywood? I collect Mary Pickford letters; In one letter that she wrote to Mildred Zukor Loew, she says that Douglas (Fairbanks) brought Billie Fiske to the house. 206.192.35.125 ( talk) 18:57, 4 June 2013 (UTC)
I've moved a couple pictures (to reduce white space), but I would also like to move the medal table up and to the left, for the same reason; but I can't, as I lack the expertise. Any takers ? Thanks in advance.
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"Although the RAF would only accept applicants of British citizenship"
Well during the battle of britian canadians, austrialians and polish to name a few fought in the raf. You als contradict yourself saying he falsified saying he was canadian when only british nationals were allowed to fight.
He would have been considered 'British by marriage' through his marriage in 1938 to Rose, Countess of Warwick. 86.140.128.91 ( talk) 16:34, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
1. I deleted the sentence: "Both of these planes (ME Bf 110 and Ju 88) are long range bombers". This is not accurate. The Wikipedia articles on the two aircraft describe them as a 'twin engine heavy fighter' and a 'multi-role aircraft' respectively. In 1940, the Ju 88 could be described as a bomber, but the ME 110? No way!
2.I replaced 'launch' with 'scramble' ; 'launch' in a 1940's aviation context sounds too modern.
84.130.127.56 21:53, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
Any news of this movie? I assume the project was cancelled? Drutt ( talk) 16:52, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
According to the rules, it says "country or power the person was fighting for". As Fiske says he was Canadian, this must be the British Commonwealth. So, if no one has any objections, I will change it to this. Thanks. Wallie ( talk) 12:55, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
The article is in need of some experienced editors to help its development. Any takers? FWiW, I am offering... Bzuk ( talk) 00:50, 1 April 2009 (UTC).
Why is this even mentioned here? I know of no other pilot in the battle where this is even discussed. Wallie ( talk) 09:11, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
The birth place of Billy Fiske as shown here: http://www.boxgrovepriory.co.uk/pilot_officer_billy_fiske_RAF.html is listed as Chicago, not New York. Someone ought to look into this and establish which is correct. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 143.117.54.156 ( talk) 15:31, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
Maybe somebody can research or knows any published source of Fiske's friends in Hollywood? I collect Mary Pickford letters; In one letter that she wrote to Mildred Zukor Loew, she says that Douglas (Fairbanks) brought Billie Fiske to the house. 206.192.35.125 ( talk) 18:57, 4 June 2013 (UTC)
I've moved a couple pictures (to reduce white space), but I would also like to move the medal table up and to the left, for the same reason; but I can't, as I lack the expertise. Any takers ? Thanks in advance.
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