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| | Operation Zipper |
 | | On May 15th 1945, and, after many months of operational flying in Burma, XI Squadron was stood down and received orders to fly all serviceable Hurricanes to Chettinad in Southern India. |
 | | It was assumed by one and all, that after the rigors of the jungle, that meant, well deserved R. and R. for everyone. |
 | | XIV's and to train for 'Operation Zipper', the planned invasion of |
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