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Re: 16th April 1943 - Mediterranean Spit losses
This re-newed thread makes it possible to discuss further the actions of 16 April 1943 (the original thread)
Since I now am in possession of MAW Vol 3 some things mentioned in 2008 does no longer fit the bill so to speak. I am not going to re-invent the wheel. Those interested can compare MAW 3 with what has been said back then.
With regard to the Spitfire losses there are some mysteries
ER116 not listed in MAW 3 (Halley says with 92Sq and shot down by Bf 109 off Cap Bon 16.4.1943)
A South African, Michael Schoeman, wrote in 2010 that ER116 was with No 1 SAAF and prob shot down 17.4.1943 by either a Bf 109 or Macchi 205.
MAW 3 from 2016 echo this and says basically the same thing.
From other sources it seems that the British records indicate a loss 16/4 and not 17/4 but SAAF records indicate a loss with them on the latter date.
Checking Winston Brent and his SAAF 85 years, ER116 is not listed as having been transferred....
Anyone who would like to have a go about this aircraft?
EP702 is now listed as a 229Sq aircraft damaged this day and probably turned into spare parts since nothing was ever heard of it again. (1 plus for Leendert!)
ER502 is not listed by MAW 3 but stated by Morgan/Shacklady to have been lost on ops 16/4 as well.
Still very curious from where that date originate and if correct (which I somehow doubt) why it is not included in MAW 3. Anyone?
Cheers
Stig
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