[Russell]

Alain

At least 23 destroyed and 82 damaged. This is not the complete total, but was an initial report the next day, when obviously things were chaotic..

Some details: 251 Wing at Poretto: 451 Sqn lost two pilots killed, and the wing 6 mechanics killed, all but two of 451's Spitfires were destroyed or damaged, 154 had 11 Spits hit. In all 14 Spitfires were destroyed and 70 damaged. The 340th BG lost 15 B-25's and at least 15 damaged, this gives 84 Spitfires and 30 B-25's at least damaged.

Source: Mediterranean Air War Vol 4 p 606.

Regards

Russell