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Re: Spitfire loss on the 16th October 1943 - near vier Arno
Hi Adrian. F/Sgt. Larlee crashed on landing after a Recce mission on 16 Oct. when they met some 109s and 190s. This was in EN258 RN-T, damaged by cannon fire. ORB says "Cat. II" (?) so presumably repaired on base.
EN258 was missing on 18 Dec. (72 Sqn. ORB and Spitfire records) this was a bomber escort to Capua ; pilot was F/Lt. T. B. Hughes who turned back and wasn't seen again (he was POW), presumed shot down.
Maybe your friend could confirm this later?
Regards
Nick
Last edited by Buckeye30; 13th December 2024 at 19:12.
Reason: Damage Category.
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