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Brian

6th April 2007 12:08

Spitfire IX MH473/MK473/NH473

Hi guys

One of the above three was flown by Flt Lt Togs Mellersh of 96 Squadron to shoot down two V-1 flying bombs on the night of 7/8 August 1944. Although a Mosquito pilot, he borrowed the Spit IX from a unit based at Ford. It was listed as '473' without its prefix.

Any ideas?

Cheers
Brian

Hans Nauta

6th April 2007 13:44

Re: Spitfire IX MH473/MK473/NH473

Hello again Brian,

I've checked the RAF Aircraft MA100-MZ999 and NA100-NZ999 of Air Britain:

MH473: 485/NFDW
To 6142M 10.10.46 for RDAF

MK743: 243/87
Missing, presumed shot down by flak on armed reconnaissance, 27.2.45

NH473: 132/33/411
damaged in accident 20.4.45. NFD

Of above units only teh Night Fighter Development Wing was based on Ford, so it seems to me MH473 is the only likely candidate.

Best regards,
Hans Nauta

Brian

6th April 2007 14:00

Re: Spitfire IX MH473/MK473/NH473

Thanks for that Hans, nice to hear from you again.

Enjoy the weather!

Cheers
Brian

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