Albacore BF777, 841 Sqn 03/08/43?

[wwrsimon]

Hello everyone

Can anyone help me with individual code letter(s) for the above 841 Sqn Albacore, shot down by flak on August 3rd 1943 off Barfleur?

The pilot, Sub-Lt (A) F. W. E. Dixon was killed, but his Observer, Sub-Lt F. R. Schofield was picked up by an RAF Walrus after 10 hours afloat in a dinghy.

Many thanks.

Regards,

Simon

[Bruce Dennis]

Hello Simon,
You may know that the Squadron Diary for 841 is at the National Archives, file reference ADM207/30. I have earlier entries from this diary but, sadly, not for that date.

I will be surprised if that doesn’t contain the ID. If not, there may be another route.

Hope this helps,
Bruce

[wwrsimon]

Thanks Bruce

I'm hoping to get to the National Archives early next year, so will add this to my ever-expanding list of things to find.

Regards

Simon