Info needed on spitfire crash Kingerby,
 

Hello all,

I am trying to find a photo and information on a pilot and Spitfire that he was flying.

I know the Spitfire came down at Kingerby, Lincolnshire, 1940 / 41, possibly a 616 Sqn aircraft??? Any leads???

Thanks

Danny

Re: Info needed on Spitfire crash Kingerby, P/O F.S.Roberts 616 Sqn
 

All,

This is the chap. Does anyone have further info or even a pic of him?

86400 Pilot Officer Frank Sydney Roberts of the RAF, 616 Squadron. Son of Harold and Annie of Ottery St Mary. Born in Brighton in the June Quarter of 1917. Died 8 November 1940 aged 23.

Re: Info needed on spitfire crash Kingerby,
 

Hello Danny,
I am sure that this would have been a Spitfire I serial number X4056, 616 Sqdn - Wing came off during a dive 8 miles SE of Kirton-in-Lindsey 8-11-1940.
Ref AB's "W1000-Z9999".
Alex

Re: Info needed on spitfire crash Kingerby,
 

Alex,

Thanks for your help a great to get the serial number, ashame that it was due to aircraft failure his aircraft came down in such tragic ways!!!

Thanks
Danny