Identity of Spitfire Sought!

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi Guys,

My contact in Germany sent me these pics of a crashed and burning Spitfire. Unfortunately the serial number cannon be seen only the fuselage markings that were FY-A. I am not sure of the unit or time period pictures were taken, presuming 1940-41? Believed shot down by JG2.

Any further info would be greatfully recieved.

Regards,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk

[Bertrand H]

Melvin,

If you check in the excellent books of Eric Mombeeck you will find in JG2 volume 2 the same prints published page 79. It is the loss of F/lt Buys shot down on 24 june 1941 (10 Spitfire claimed by Stab, II and III./JG2)

Bertrand

[Stig Jarlevik]

The Spitfire was a Mk V R7349 and F/Lt Buys from 611 Sq was killed.

Source: Norman Franks, Fighter Command losses

B Rgds
Stig

[Melvin Brownless]

Bertrand & Stig, many thanks for the info regarding this Spitfire, looks to me that they got the pilot F/Lt Buys out of the wreck before it became an inferno! There is a set of six crash photos of the scene, another pic shows the body covered by his parachute (unburnt), these will be added to the page of remembrance for F/Lt Buys as soon as I construct the page.

Thanks again guys,

Melvin

www.aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk