J.J. Jefferies - Latimer

[Michal R.]

Hello!

I have two question about this pilot.

Does know somebody where and when he was born?
In Foreman's book FC victory claim is that he claimed one Do 215 probably shot down on 18.09.1940 in 14.15. Are some details? (Latimer was flight commander in 310. squadon this time)

Thanks!
Best wishes!
Michal

[Amrit1]

Hi Michal

Try posting the query over on rafcommands. There are a couple of people who have copies of "Men of the Battle of Britain" who may be able to do a look-up:

http://www.rafcommands.com/cgi-bin/d...conf=DCConfID1

Or if you like, I could post the query for you.

A

[Michal R.]

Thanks for tip.
I try it!

[Bruce Lander]

Hi

Latimer /Jefferies served in 17 sq in May 1940 claiming a Hs.126 on 11 May,
he became a flight commander in 310 Sq in July 1940 claiming 2 + 3 shared
e/a before transferring to 312 Sq.
He took command of 1455 Turbinlite Flight in 1941 then on to 1660 HCU flying Lancasters, attached to 106 Sq he was KIA on 15 April 1943

Source - ACES HIGH by C.F.Shores

Cheers

Bruce Lander

[Michal R.]

Hi Bruce,

I have Aces High, but neither there or in any czech books are not infos about his pr-war life. And the claim mentioned above I found only in Foreman's book.
Latimer never served with 312. squadron. From 31.12.1940 he was commanding officer of 310. squadron and then he took command of 1455 Turbinlite Flight.

Regards

Michal