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Old 26th April 2013, 19:03
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Serial for Albacore '5K', lost on Kirkenes strike 30/07/41?
Hello everyone

Can anyone give me a serial for Albacore '5K' of 828 Sqn FAA (HMS Victorious) which was shot down on the ill-fated Kirkenes strike on July 30th 1941?

The crew were as follows:

Lt. (A) Edward Eryl Hughes-Williams (Pilot)
Sub Lt (A) John James Robertson Davies (Observer)
Leading Airman Alfred Fox (TAG)

All are commemorated on the Lee on Solent Memorial.

Many thanks.

regards

Simon
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Old 27th April 2013, 13:41
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Re: Serial for Albacore '5K', lost on Kirkenes strike 30/07/41?
Ray Sturtivant was unable to link code and serial for four of the 828 Sq Albacores at Kirkenes, three lost on this raid and one damaged. Hopefully it is possible to find the three serials - they include N4290 and N4296. A more thorough look in his book may find the other one but no joy so far - but is that good enough for you?
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Re: Serial for Albacore '5K', lost on Kirkenes strike 30/07/41?
Many thanks for the reply Graham - that's very helpful.

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Re: Serial for Albacore '5K', lost on Kirkenes strike 30/07/41?
Simon,

I think there is a report for this action in an AM document which is held at the RAFM Unfortunately I will not be at my desk until Tuesday.

Would you like me to take a look?

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Andy

Thank you, that would be very helpful indeed.

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