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Old 24th June 2011, 23:56
Thierry K Thierry K is offline
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Re: Spitfire losses 5 March 1943 North Africa

bonsoir Laurent
According to John Tilston's account he took of shortly after midday behind his leader F/O Percy Sewell (rcaf). As they reached 20.000 ft he was hit in the right wing and engine and saw a Me 109 on his right side having his leader in his sights. ( leader landed safely but with some bullet wounds)
Tilston bailed out and had been on the ground in friendly lines.
Thank you very much for quick and exhaustive answer. Merci beaucoup Thierry
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