Luftwaffe claim of Spitfire BR602 7 Sep 1942
 

The other day parts of Spitfire BR602 were recovered in a forest just south of Brugge (Bruges), Belgium. Pilot Edgard Dickerson of 64 Squadron was killed when his a/c was shot down by a Fw-190 of JG26 on 7 Sep 1942.

I found the name of Uffz. Alfred Niese who made a claim N. of Dunkirk, but I believe this is linked to the loss of P/O Zdzitowiecki of 302 Squadron.

Is there a Lw claim that matches with the loss of Sgt Dickerson?

Thanks for the info.

Regards,

Leendert

Re: Luftwaffe claim of Spitfire BR602 7 Sep 1942
 

For those interested, a link to the actual excavation:


http://www.airshows.be/viewtopic.php...363832058fad4c



Ed

Re: Luftwaffe claim of Spitfire BR602 7 Sep 1942
 

Like you I only have the one claim for this date

Re: Luftwaffe claim of Spitfire BR602 7 Sep 1942
 

Chris,

Perhaps sustained combat damages and crashed later on... Will look further.

Regards,

Leendert

Re: Luftwaffe claim of Spitfire BR602 7 Sep 1942
 

Andy Saunders and myself have always wondered about the 2 Spitfire crashes at Reninghelst-has anyone looked at them with a view to digging? Also the 609 Sqn Typhoon at Staden?

Re: Luftwaffe claim of Spitfire BR602 7 Sep 1942
 

Perhaps the same Decuypere-Huyghe Groep which operates in that area ?

Typhoon crash at Staden was only superficial as the aircraft sprayed on the ground.
Digs in Flanders (as well in Wallony) need now an official autorization.

ClinA-78