Stirling shot down 28/1/41
 

Hi guys

I have a note that a Stirling of 15 Squadron was shot down by friendly fire near Whitby on 28 January 1941. Nothing in Bill Chorley's BC Losses. A trip to National Archives is called for, but does anyone have any information?

Cheers
Brian

Re: Stirling shot down 28/1/41
 

Brian,

From memory, away from my study, I think the first Short Stirling bomber did not arrive on No.15 via No.7 Squadron until March /April 1941. I think the squadron was still operational on the old Wimpy.

Regards

Steve

Re: Stirling shot down 28/1/42
 

Hi Steve (and others)

I should have checked the information I received!

The date was 28 January 1942 and the location Whitley Bay!

Apologies
Brian

Re: Stirling shot down 28/1/41
 

Well Brian

For what it's worth I checked the Air Britain Stirling File for those Stirlings being listed for 15 Sq within the timeframe given, but I cannot find any suitable candidate...:(

Then of course IF it was only damaged and could be repaired it will not be listed in this file since only total losses are recorded. I also think that to be listed by Chorley the aeroplane has to contain one or more crewmember either killed, lost or POW.

Good luck with your search

Cheers
Stig