New Spitfires on Parade!

[Jim]

Spring 1939 and the R.A.F.'s Spitfire strength grows. Shown here is a complete line-up of the aircraft of 65 Squadron at Hornchurch. 65 were the sixth squadron to be equipped with the type, the first five being Nos. 19 and 66 (Duxford), No. 41 (Catterick), and Nos. 74 and 54 (Hornchurch)
Take a look at the fellow far right of this picture, obviously the people are aware of the photographer but this guy is seen here stood to attention sort of posing for the picture.. Good on you old chap..