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Douglas Verdun Oram - Aircrew Details - Aviation Directory

Douglas Verdun Oram


Name : Douglas Verdun Oram
Died : 2011

Doug Verdun Oram joined the RAF in 1942 and went out to America to train as a pilot. In 1944 he joined 174 Typhoon Fighter Squadron at Westhampnett, and spent a year on operations serving throughout occupied Europe. In 1945 he became a Flying Instructor and left the RAF in 1946. However he rejoined in 1947 and stayed in the service until retirement in 1967. He lived with his wife in Benson, Oxfordshire. Sadly Doug Oram died in early 2011.

Known Service Details :

Squadron

Rank

Start of Service

End of Service

Known Dates

Aircraft

Airframes

Notes

No.174 Sqn RAF

1944

1945

Typhoon

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew



Clipped Signature - Douglas Oram.


Clipped Signature - Frank Wheeler.


Clipped Signature - Jack Hodges.


Normandy Sunrise by Gerald Coulson.


Closing the Gap by Robert Taylor. (AP)


Typhoon Scramble by Stephen Brown.

Artwork featuring the mounted signature of this Pilot or Aircrew



Red Section Scramble by Ivan Berryman. (C)



Aircraft for : Douglas Verdun Oram
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Typhoon



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Manufacturer : Hawker
Production Began : 1941
Number Built : 3330

Typhoon

Single engine fighter with a maximum speed of 412 mph at 19,000 feet and a ceiling of 35,200 feet. range 510 miles. The Typhoon was armed with twelve browning .303inch machine guns in the wings (MK1A) Four 20mm Hispano cannon in wings (MK!B) Two 1000ilb bombs or eight 3-inch rockets under wings. The first proto type flew in February 1940, but due to production problems the first production model flew in May 1941. with The Royal Air Force receiving their first aircraft in September 1941. Due to accidents due to engine problems (Sabre engine) The Hawker Typhoon started front line service in December 1941.The Hawker Typhoon started life in the role of interceptor around the cost of England but soon found its real role as a ground attack aircraft. especially with its 20mm cannon and rockets. This role was proved during the Normandy landings and the period after. The total number of Hawker typhoons built was 3,330.



Squadrons for : Douglas Verdun Oram
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No.174 Sqn RAF

Country : UK
Founded : 3rd March 1942
Fate : Disbanded 20th April 1946
Mauritius

Attack

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No.174 Sqn RAF

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Last edited : 15:48, October 26, 2012
Last editor : kc

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