[phasselgren]

Hi Keith,

Thanks for sharing this information. I have one comment regarding the claim on 05.05.45. One of the involved pilots Ian F. Stirling, RNZNVR is mentioned in the official history of the RNZN in WWII.

"About 7.30 a.m. four Corsairs belonging to the Formidable, but which had spent the night in the Victorious, spotted a high-flying snooper and chased it for 300 miles. The aircraft was finally overhauled about 80 miles from the fleet and shot down from 30,000 feet by Sub-Lieutenant (A) Ian Stirling, of 1842 Squadron, a remarkable feat that earned him the commendation of Admirals Rawlings and Vian and the subsequent award of the Distinguished Service Cross."

If this book is correct he should belong to 1842 Sqn but Victorious is correct for this engagement.

Cheers
Peter