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Consolidated Diver Report 616 Squadron
While rummaging through my research files this past weekend I came across the following. I was wondering if anyone could identify and provide details concerning the Mustang mentioned in the report? I realize it’s a long shot, but I thought I’d ask.
I have another Diver report that I’ll be posting shortly. Enjoy. Stephen Consolidated Diver Report 616 Squadron, Manston F/O W. McKenzie, R.C.A.F. 16 August 1944 After an uneventful scramble, F/O McKenzie was about to land at Manston when Control (Kingsley 11) passed information that Divers were coming in. F/O McKenzie was sent back to orbit approximately 5 miles S.E. Ashford at 3000 ft. One Diver was seen flying on a course of 320 degrees at 1000 ft., at speed of approximately 360 m.p.h. F/O McKenzie positioned to 700 yards behind and 500 ft. below Diver at approximately 0938 hrs. A Mustang was seen to attack from line aster and fire from 250 yards. No strikes were observed and the Diver continued on a straight and level course. The Mustang then pulled upwards and broke away. Immediately F/O McKenzie attacked from astern at range of 400 yards and fired a 4 second burst. Strikes were seen all over Diver and starboard wing fell off. Diver then rolled over on its back and went down to explode on ground approximately 6 miles southeast of Maidstone at approximately 0940 hours. This position and time has now been confirmed by Royal Observer Corps at Maidstone. CLAIM: 1 Diver destroyed by F/O W. McKenzie (R.C.A.F.) SQUADRON: 616 Squadron AIRCRAFT: Meteor Mk I CALL SIGN: Hugo 19 WEATHER: Hazy, visibility 5 miles TIME UP: 0910 TIME DOWN: 0950 |
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Re: Consolidated Diver Report 616 Squadron
Yes, it is I believe, and the pilot still resides in Blackpool as far as I know. How about McKenzie?
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Re: Consolidated Diver Report 616 Squadron
Hi Franek
Bill McKenzie is sadly no longer with us. Cheers Brian |
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Re: Consolidated Diver Report 616 Squadron
Wow, Franek, you've out-done yourself again! At least we've narrowed it down to planet earth!
Let me guess, the pilot is or was Polish? Stephen |
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Re: Consolidated Diver Report 616 Squadron
Stephen, Blackpool is not that big.
F/S Stanisław Rudowski of 306 Sqn got his Mustang damaged by a Meteor. McKenzie's claim was the best fit I was able to find. I believe this was the first aerial victory against manned aircraft by an Allied jet fighter. |
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