[Brian]

Hi guys

On 3 July 1940 Hudson from 206 Squadron operated off the Dutch coast and P5143 flown by Plt Off BURNE was attacked by a Bf109. His rear gunner LAC DEIGHTON reported shooting this down in flames.

(a) Was there a Bf109 loss - if so, unit name of pilot and fate required, please.

(b) Was the Hudson pilot Tom Burne, who later flew a Hudson to Singapore and lost a leg when a bomb exploded beside his aircraft? Tom Burne later remustered as a Spitfire pilot and flew with 41 Squadron, gaining a DSO.

(c) What was the full name of the AG, LAC Deighton? I note that a LAC Raymond Deighton was lost on 5/7/41, possibly with Bomber Command. Same person?

Cheers
Brian