27 Sept 1944 Spitfires action
 

Hi all

I am looking for any info on Spitfire units action over Arnheim and Nijmegen against Bf 109s (of I./JG 76) on September 27, 1944.
Germans claimed five (5) Spitfires shot down over area Emmerich and Apeldorn.
As well five planes Bf 109 were shot down.

Can anyone post here claims of spitfire pilots for that day, losses of Spitfires on 27.9.1944 ?
If there is more known on this combat, I would appreciate to read it/know it.
Thanks a lot

Re: 27 Sept 1944 Spitfires action
 

Peter,

Would you happen to know the times for the engagements?

Stephen

Re: 27 Sept 1944 Spitfires action
 

Oh sorry, I somehow missed this fact...
Clash should occur in between 13:26 and 13:55 hours September 27, 1944

Re: 27 Sept 1944 Spitfires action
 

Hello
412 squadron RCAF was airborne 11.30h with 12 a/c
Front line patrol Nijmegen 11.30h - 13.45 h
Losing P/O Hurtubise who crashed at Elten near Emmerich
Buried in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery: 2-B-12
2 enemy a/c destroyed and 4 damaged. (ORB)
2nd TAF says: 5 destroyed
F/Lt Fox 2 x Fw 190 and 1 Me 109
F/O Berryman 1 Me 109
F/Lt Laubman 1 Me 109
Luftwaffe:
Gefechtsverband Specht and Späthe:
12.30h - 14.46h (german time)
III./JG 4, II./JG 27, I./JG 76, IV./JG 54 and III.JG 11

Regards
Karl Lusink
ARGA

Re: 27 Sept 1944 Spitfires action
 

Hello
443 squadron RCAF was also in the Nijmegen area.
claiming 5 Me 109's

regards
Karl Lusink
ARGA

Re: 27 Sept 1944 Spitfires action
 

Going from combat reports that I have 412 Squadron claimed a bunch between 1126-1345 in and around Arnhem and Nigmegen. 416 Squadron, claimed a number, 1131-1336 near Emmerich, but I am not sure if this fits in with your query.

Stephen

Re: 27 Sept 1944 Spitfires action
 

Thanks Stephen and Karl,

I think it fits..so JG 76 met in the air units you mentioned...
443 Sqn is the hottest candidate claiming 5 Bf 109. Did they lose some as well?
Any details would be helpful as my sources on 2.TAF are limited (at the moment).

regards