kittyhawk FX805

[micky.38]

Good night,

In the 112 squadron site i've found this short note:
(FX805,GAX) 43-23752 to RAF as Kittyhawk IV FX805. Crashed 13 mi SSE of Reggio Jan 24, 1945 after pilot bailed out

I've checked the 112 squadron ORB for more info, without results... other sources say the plane belong to 11 squadron SAAF, but his ORB show no trace of this plane..

Anyone can help? Thanks in advance

[udf_00]

Robin Brown's "Shark Squadron: The History of 112 Squadron, 1917-1975"
FX805 "X" with no. 112 only in June 1944, no Kittyhawks on strength from July 1944, only Mustangs.

[Alex Smart]

From J Baughers USAAF serials site -
23752 to RAF as Kittyhawk IV FX805. Crashed 13 mi SSE of Reggio Jan 24, 1945 after pilot bailed out following flak hit.Alex

[Larry]

Air Britain has the date as 24th FEBRUARY 1945 and that the aircraft was with 112 Sqn first, then 5 SAAF before going to 11 SAAF where it was lost to Flak as stated.

[Alex Smart]

Thanks Larry,
85 Years of SAAF has on page225 -
FX805 - 11 - hit by flak 13 miles SSE of Reggio, abandoned 24.02.45.
And on page 228 -
FX805 - 11 - 24/2/45 - Lt. I.J. Gow (s).
Alex

[micky.38]

Thank you Alex, someone made al error in the 112 sqdn site!