WWII Fleet Air Arm - H.M.S. Indomitable - 857 Sqd Grumman Avenger Identification Question?

[Mark Copeland]

Happy Holidays Everyone!!

I was wondering if someone that has a keen knowledge of WWII Fleet Air Arm aircraft could help research two Grumman Avengers that served aboard the H.M.S. Indomitable in W.W.II.

I was looking to find the specific aircraft codes of two Grumman Avengers that served aboard the H.M.S. Indomitable with 857 Squadron.

The 857 Squadron Avengers in question are serial numbers:

JZ-538 - It was shot down January 24, 1945 (Pilot - Robin Hibburd / Turret Operator - ? Duncan / Observer - James Mason)

JZ-563

They were possibly assigned to Pilot - Peter Thompson at one time.

If anyone has any information about the individual aircraft letter (code) it would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks very much for all your help...and Happy Holidays everyone!!!

Mark Copeland