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Versuch

22nd March 2017 00:07

457 Sqn RAAF Spitfire

Hi, can anyone confirm the letter of 457 Sqn RAAF, Spitfire A58-633 ,

that F/O Fred Inger bailed out of on 11 July 1945 after an engine failure.

Regards Mike

Alex Smart

23rd March 2017 15:14

Re: 457 Sqn RAAF Spitfire

Hello,
Not much help, but ex- RAF serial number was MV129 ,perhaps a member has some details of her while in that service. Also the RAAF squadron code was "ZP" which most likely was carried on the a/c.
Alex

Versuch

23rd March 2017 22:37

Re: 457 Sqn RAAF Spitfire

Thanks for your input Alex , the bailout occurred during a strafing attack on

Kaung ,North Borneo at approx 1610 hour.

He was rescued within 24 hours after avoiding the Japanese, with help from

friendly locals by Catalina.

Regards Mike

Source .457 ORB

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