Pilot officer Londonny 28th June 1942

[Johannes]

Hi Guys

Am looking for details about a Martlet loss over Bir el Astes airfield, Africa on 28th June 1942.

Apparently a Luftwaffe officer of III./JG27 witnessed the Martlet being shot down by an Italian fighter. The Marlet crashed on the airfield, the officer went to the aid of the pilot who was bodily okay, but badly injured in the face, he called the Red Cross and an ambulance took him to hospital, but he died later that day. The pilots name is supposedly pilot officer Londonny, however another name mentioned is Flying officer H.W.G Bidwell......so it's all a bit confused.

Would like to know if such a Martlet loss was recorded on 28th June 1942, did the Italians claim any, and if any Martlets were lost who was piloting, and their fates.


Grateful in advance


Kind Regards


Johannes