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Re: Help research Flt Lt PA Woodger RAF in Malta
Hi Michael
May I respectfully recommend that you acquire a copy of my 'Spitfires over Malta' for details of Spitfire operations from Malta in 1942.
However, it is noted that Phillip (known as 'Woody' in the RAF, was an American in the RCAF) arrived at Malta on 11 August 1942, having flown a Spitfire off the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS 'Furious'.
On possibly his first operation from Malta, on 27 August, he was shot down in Spitfire EP200/GL-T of 185 Squadron while carrying out a strafing attack on Comiso airfield in Sicily. He made a belly-landing at Marina di Ragusa, and was immediately captured by Italian troops.
Hope this helps.
Brian
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