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Re: 23rd May 1940
Hi,
The story is originally noted in "So Few" by David Masters and I believe also in the book on Louis Strange that you mentioned.
Apparently on 23/5/40 after seeing off the 2 Hurricane pilots safely in the patched up Hurricanes, Strange flew himself out of Merville in a remaining damaged Hurricane.
Of course the 2 pilots who did escape would not be listed as missing as they returned to their units safely ( albeit not in the Hurricanes they left in)
It is possible that only the relevant Squadron ORB's would note the incident.( I favour 229 or 253 )
I must confess that I have an open mind on this story, I should comment that both Brian Cull and I would not argue that "12 days In May" was the definitive final word on it's subject and I am sure Peter Cornwell would not make that claim for his own excellent book. Fresh facts are being constantly discovered and this forum is a great place to uncover them.
Lets keep digging.
Cheers
Bruce Lander
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