Stirling shot down 28/1/41

[Brian]

Hi guys

I have a note that a Stirling of 15 Squadron was shot down by friendly fire near Whitby on 28 January 1941. Nothing in Bill Chorley's BC Losses. A trip to National Archives is called for, but does anyone have any information?

Cheers
Brian

[Stephen Smith]

Brian,

From memory, away from my study, I think the first Short Stirling bomber did not arrive on No.15 via No.7 Squadron until March /April 1941. I think the squadron was still operational on the old Wimpy.

Regards

Steve

[Brian]

Hi Steve (and others)

I should have checked the information I received!

The date was 28 January 1942 and the location Whitley Bay!

Apologies
Brian

[Stig Jarlevik]

Well Brian

For what it's worth I checked the Air Britain Stirling File for those Stirlings being listed for 15 Sq within the timeframe given, but I cannot find any suitable candidate...

Then of course IF it was only damaged and could be repaired it will not be listed in this file since only total losses are recorded. I also think that to be listed by Chorley the aeroplane has to contain one or more crewmember either killed, lost or POW.

Good luck with your search

Cheers
Stig