I forgot to add that Linney made a combat claim on that day - Says he shot down a Bf 109 before he was shot down - This story in in 12 Days in May - The Combat Claim is listed for 23rd May 1940 in RAF Fighter Command Victory Claims of WW2 by John Foreman ONLY under 253 Sqn not 229! It is also listed on the National Archives as 253 Sqn - If anyone has £3.50 and wants to read it you can order it here:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/d...&resultcount=1
I wonder if it mentions HIM being shot down and I wonder why it is listed under 253 Sqn - Could 'Kenley' be the common thread?