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Alain57

17th August 2007 13:55

Spitfire loss on august 3th 1941

On august 3th 1941 54 squadron lost a Spitfire in sea off the coast off Oostende Belgium.It seems that the pilot was rescued. Who was he ?

Alex Smart

17th August 2007 17:36

Re: Spitfire loss on august 3th 1941

Hi Alain,

Do you mean 31st August 41 ?

54 Sqnd lost F/Lt. Roy Mottram, killed (Neuf Berquim).

Are you sure of the Squadron being 54 and 3rd August 41 that you give ?

Alex

Amrit1

17th August 2007 17:50

Re: Spitfire loss on august 3th 1941

Franks in FCL Vol 1 has one loss for 54 Squadron on the 2nd. No details on the pilot or aircraft serial.

Alex Smart

18th August 2007 01:43

Re: Spitfire loss on august 3th 1941

Hi,

Yes as Amrit1 says a Spitfire Mk.V from 54 Sqn off Ostend on the 2nd at 1920hrs pilot rescued.

P/O. Cunliffe from 129 Sqn was downed at 1605 hrs in a Spitfire Mk.I but was safe.

Alex

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