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Graham Patrick Lt-Cdr Graham Patrick, who has died aged 99, flew the “Applecore” and the Avenger as an observer, and later helped to refurbish Holyrood Palace. In 1942-43 Patrick was an observer flying with Lieutenant-Commander Sam Walsh, the commanding officer of 841 Naval Air Squadron. They flew the Fairey Albacore or “Applecore”, as it was nicknamed, which was intended as a replacement for the Swordfish; however, it proved unsuccessful as a dive- and torpedo-bomber except at night. From bases at Manston, Tangmere and Exeter, their black-painted Albacores stalked the Channel, controlled by RAF radar, while Walsh and Patrick strained their eyes for the tell-tale track of a wake which signified a German convoy. Then, throttling back, the Albacore would begin a silent dive from 800 feet and, after a few seconds, release its bombs.

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