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11th July 2013, 20:33
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Spitfire Crash Dalmatia 1944
I have just obtained a German War Reporter photo which is dated 10 May 44 and shows the last seconds of what is reported to be a Spitfire shot down by a flak train in Dalmatia (Yugoslavia). Anyone have any ideas? I have not been able to look at it closer as it hasn't arrived yet
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12th July 2013, 04:07
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Re: Spitfire Crash Dalmatia 1944
Hello,
11 May, 1944 No.253 Sqn. Spitfire Vc EF740 Caught fire attacking train and dived into ground near Trebinje,Yugoslavia. 118043 S/L. Harry HOPKINSON RAFVR - Trapped for two hours, freed himself and returned to Sqaudron. See: Air-Britain RAF Aircraft EA100 to EZ999. p.42. Chris, it is not unusual for A-B to report aircraft lost a day later than they actually were, so the date that you quote may well be the correct one. Another report states: Hit by AA on offensive sweep, Trebinje-Polijce; seen trailing black smoke, crashed and turned over. Pilot not seen to bale out. See also: http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showth...ighlight=EF740 Col. Last edited by Col Bruggy; 12th July 2013 at 07:33.
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12th July 2013, 08:45
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Re: Spitfire Crash Dalmatia 1944
Col thanks for this. However the photo shows the Spitfire exploding which doesn't match this pilot crash landing. Photo isn't doctored by the way
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