[stefaan]

Hi
That helps thanks.
The a/c that was claimed as destroyd by the Italians was in fact a Beaufighter that had a flare that was set alight and caused smoke to come out of the turret opening.
They managed to stop the smoking flare and landed safely at home.
I will then also have to accept that the Macchi was not shot down.
Can I quote the paragraph you sent in my book??
Thanks again
Stefaan