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Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
I have a Spitfire crash near Belgar, New Romney, on 24 October 1941.
Can anyone provide a definitive identity? I have no further details. |
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
Fiedorczuk of 315 Sqn perhaps?
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
Yes, I did wonder about that as a possibility Franek. He has to be a contender although without consulting 315's ORB I am not sure where he got his Spitfire down that day. Wojtek....can you answer that query?
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
I am not sure if ORB has that info. 315 was in combat over Gravelines, so I think New Romney is on the way back to Northolt.
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
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"One of our aircraft was hit by cannon shell in cockipit. Pilot was seriously wounded but fortunately was able to fly to England where he crash landed as a result of engine failure" Regards |
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
... it was Spitfire W3761 as ORB states
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
Northolt's diary says Fiedorczuk was wounded but ac repairable. The AHB Cas Cards might give a clue as to location if you would like me to check?
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
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I've checked 315 Squadron's Diary (PISM LOT.A.V.53/3A) but also there is nothing about the place where Fiedorczuk's plane crashed. A bit about circumstances such as when, where and how plane was hit and Fiedorczuk wasn't able to baile out bacause canopy was stuck. Aparently he had slightly similar situation three days before. Of course there is a few 315 members still alive (pilots and ground crew) but don't think they can remember that very acurately. |
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
can't help ..but Belgar is Tenterden rather than New Romney
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Re: Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941
I think there are two or three "Belgars" in Kent.
There is certainly one at New Romney, SSW of the town, and just to the north of Lydd Airport. Map Ref (OS) : 059229 |
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