Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

I have a Spitfire crash near Belgar, New Romney, on 24 October 1941.

Can anyone provide a definitive identity?

I have no further details.

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

Fiedorczuk of 315 Sqn perhaps?

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

Yes, I did wonder about that as a possibility Franek. He has to be a contender although without consulting 315's ORB I am not sure where he got his Spitfire down that day. Wojtek....can you answer that query?

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

I am not sure if ORB has that info. 315 was in combat over Gravelines, so I think New Romney is on the way back to Northolt.

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

can't help ..but Belgar is Tenterden rather than New Romney

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

I think there are two or three "Belgars" in Kent.

There is certainly one at New Romney, SSW of the town, and just to the north of Lydd Airport. Map Ref (OS) : 059229

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

Yes, there is nothing about crash location in 315 Sqn ORB. Anyway if it may be some kind of help:
"One of our aircraft was hit by cannon shell in cockipit. Pilot was seriously wounded but fortunately was able to fly to England where he crash landed as a result of engine failure"
Regards

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

... it was Spitfire W3761 as ORB states

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

Northolt's diary says Fiedorczuk was wounded but ac repairable. The AHB Cas Cards might give a clue as to location if you would like me to check?

Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
 

Yes, Chris, if you can get a location from the cascard that would help.