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Wim,

In my research notes on RCAF Day Fighter activity for the 9th, I have a No.331 Squadron Spitfire as being hit by flak and crashing into the sea. This Spitfire was part of the forward sweep to 12 Venturas attacking Merville A/D. The location of the crash wasn't provided so, I have no idea if this A/D is anywhere near the location you are after. But, I did notice that several E/A were lost as well so, maybe the plane that crashed could have been from GAF?

No.122 Squadron also lost a Spitfire while on a sweep of the following areas LILLE/BETHUNE/AMIENS/SOME ESTUARY. Again, no details of the location were provided, but at least it's another lead.

The above were taking part in Operation Starky.

Stephen