[Nick Hector]

Hi Michael,

Quoting page 502 of Battle of Britain Then and Now Mk V:
October 10
421 Flight, Gravesend
Spitfire II ... Damaged by cannon-fire during combat with Bf109s. Force-landed at base. Sergeant M A Lee unhurt. Aircraft repairable.

For 421 Flight on October 15 it has the following (page 511):
Spitfire II P7444. Damaged in combat with Bf109s. Wrecked in attempted forced-landing at Blackham Farm, Broadoak 1100am. Sergeant M A Lee wounded admitted to hospital. Aircraft damaged but repairable.
Spitfire X4612. Forced-landed due to big-end failure (whatever that is...) Pilot K A Lawrence unhurt. Aircraft damaged but repairable.

...Seems Lee had 2 close shaves in 5 days. My info was quoting the first instance and yours was quoting the second. Can anyone verify...?