609 Squadron - Mitchell - 11 July 1940 Spitfire lettering
 

Hi

I'm putting together an article concerning 609 Squadron pilot Gordon Mitchell, shot down on 11 July 1940. The Spitfire he was flying was L1095 but I am having a lot of trouble finding any details about the lettering - PR - ? . There is nothing in the ORBs or combat reports. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Steve Darlow

Re: 609 Squadron - Mitchell - 11 July 1940 Spitfire lettering
 

If it exists it will be in the appendices to Frank Ziegler's book on 609 edited and revised by me (Under the White Rose). If not, I think you are out of luck. If interested, I have some photos of Mitchell

Re: 609 Squadron - Mitchell - 11 July 1940 Spitfire lettering
 

Hi Chris

Via the 609 Squadron association we've tried that avenue but no luck.

Yes please Chris I would be very interested in any pics of Mitchell. Is it possible to e-mail them so I can have a look - stephen.darlow@btinternet.com

Thanks

Steve

Re: 609 Squadron - Mitchell - 11 July 1940 Spitfire lettering
 

609 Sqn Association would have got the info from me in any case!

Re: 609 Squadron - Mitchell - 11 July 1940 Spitfire lettering
 

Steve:

Sorry just the one pre-war photo of him with 2 other pilots. He might be in some sqn group photos I have but I cannot be sure

Chris

Re: 609 Squadron - Mitchell - 11 July 1940 Spitfire lettering
 

Chris

Would it be possible to have a look at this pre-war photo for possible inclusion in the article.

If possible could you e-mail across - stephen.darlow@btinternet.com

Thanks Chris

Steve