Re: American Spitfire MK XI MB 948 "Oh Johnnie"
 

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Re: American Spitfire MK XI MB 948 "Oh Johnnie"
 

Hello Blythsco,

what actually happened with Lt. Goffin on 8th Sept.'44 ?
What was the mission of Lt. Gilmore on 11th Sept.'44 . Did he flew afterwards again flew this particular Sptifire ß

Thanks for assisting.

Karl.

Re: American Spitfire MK XI MB 948 "Oh Johnnie"
 

Hello Horrido

The answer to what happened to Goffin probably lies on the German side. There are reports that he was downed by flak but the official reason is still listed as unknown. What we do know is that he crashed near Reckange Friday morning September 8, 1944. He was reportedly in control of the aircraft and tried to belly in on a country road but was not successful. He was horribly burned and his remains were hidden by local resistance fighters who honored him with a temporary grave. It would be nice to know if the flak theory is correct or if he was intercepted by fighters.

Gilmore's mission on the 11th of September was reportedly Koblenz-Giessen.

Cheers
Scott Blyth

Re: American Spitfire MK XI MB 948 "Oh Johnnie"
 

Hello Scott,

many thanks for this information. Do you know by chance which colour scheme were used on Spit's on 14th squadron ac ? Would it be the same as for British reconnaissance Spitfires ?

Greetings,

Karl

Re: American Spitfire MK XI MB 948 "Oh Johnnie"
 

Hello Karl

At least for 1944 the 14th Squadron Spits were PRU blue which was the same as the RAF photo recce Spits. You will find two examples in this Flickr set:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2455401...7619911531715/

Cheers

Scott Blyth

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