Hi Drew,
I am compiling claims details and biographical info on RAF and Commonwealth pilots during WW2. In a posting you made on RAF Commands Forum back in 2009
http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/sho...3-Sqn-RAF-1943
you said that according to Stening's Log Book, he noted claims as follows:
9 March 1944 - 1/5 SM.82 destroyed
17 March 1944 - 1/2 He 111K destroyed
According to the ORB (Form 541) for 253 Sqn., on 9 March Stening was flying Spitfire Vc (JK739) on a "Dawn Shipping Recce." (06.35-08.05) with 3 other pilots. However no claim is mentioned in either the Form 541 or 540. On 17 March Stening was flying Spit. Vb (LZ976), also with 3 other pilots, on a "Spitfire Bomber Escort" (14.50-16.25). Again no claim is mentioned in the Form 541. Unfortunately the Form 540 pages for March 15 to 17 are missing. Does Stening's Log Book give serial numbers and/or aircraft codes? If so do the serials agree with the ORB?
Also can you tell me the date when and place where Stening passed away?
Thanks,
Tom