Unkown WDAF Hurricane

[Stig Jarlevik]

All

The book is a bit odd when it comes to Z4418

The serial number is not mentioned on p.156 but only on p.290.
However in appendix G (listing the known aircraft supplied to No 30 Sq), Z4418 is not mentioned, but Z4419 is! Since Z4419 is 100% confirmed as being supplied to the unit in question, it might be a misprint in the book by Hamlin. It may or may not be so, since the SOC date for Z4419 is very late and as such does not feel good either.

I talked to Geoff Negus who has studied in depth the death of Commonwealth airment during the war and he stated there is no primary source known by him connecting Z4418 to F.A. Scott

Neither does there seem to be any SAAF records claiming Z4418 was on loan to any other unit.

As it stands at this point, I am still very hesitant about the exact aircraft Scott flew on his last mission and I would not take Z4418 for granted!

Cheers
Stig