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BrianC

18th March 2021 20:17

Italian transport shot down by Beaufighters 7/5/41

Hi guys

It is recorded that an Italian transport aircraft was shot down off Tripoli by Beaufighters on 7 May 1941.

Any details, please? Unit? Identities of crew and passengers?

Take care, stay safe
Brian

Gianandrea Bussi

19th March 2021 18:10

Re: Italian transport shot down by Beaufighters 7/5/41

Three miles off Lampedusa, S.M.82 MM 60293 146° Gruppo T., 609-9. On board, 22 airmen of the 239a Squadriglia BaT and 5 crew (commander Aldo Pierani) flewing from Lecce to Castel Benito. 13 were rescued by a boat after two hours.

BrianC

19th March 2021 18:47

Re: Italian transport shot down by Beaufighters 7/5/41

Hi Gianandrea

And thanks again. Much appreciated.

Stay safe
Brian

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