[Observer1940]

Hello Andy

I'm afraid it is not Brian.

However, David J. Smith's research Log of crashes states:-

17/1/43 Unit/Sqn "141 V8264 Nr. Hastings, Sussex. Hit by "friendly" A.A. fire. Crew baled out."

By the way, I have heard about your involvement with the identification of the missing Pilot and the discovery of his resting place. I realise that this would mean so much for his family to get hold of any information about their missing relative! I hope those being awkward in one French area, shall we say, will eventually co-operate, whilst there may still be chances to identify more missing Pilots and Aircrew!

Thank you to you, your team and those who assisted and allowed you (on both sides of the Channel) to conduct the investigation.

Regards Mark