Hello,
11 May, 1944
No.253 Sqn.
Spitfire Vc EF740
Caught fire attacking train and dived into ground near Trebinje,Yugoslavia.
118043 S/L. Harry HOPKINSON RAFVR - Trapped for two hours, freed himself and returned to Sqaudron.
See: Air-Britain RAF Aircraft EA100 to EZ999. p.42.
Chris, it is not unusual for A-B to report aircraft lost a day later than they actually were, so the date that you quote may well be the correct one.
Another report states: Hit by AA on offensive sweep, Trebinje-Polijce; seen trailing black smoke, crashed and turned over. Pilot not seen to bale out.
See also:
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showth...ighlight=EF740
Col.