Intruder operation over Norfolk June 1st 42?

[Adriano Baumgartner]

Steve,

I fully recommend you the book "Pursuit through darkened skies" by Michael Allen, DFC**. On pages 65-68 there is the description of this "friendly-fire" (it must also be of interest to Brian Bines who is working on his Blue-on-Blue series...he probably knows this incident).
The Turbinlite (which serial number or code I do not know) involved was captained by S/L George Budd, DFC (OC 1455 Flight ) and his AI Operator, George Evans, DFM...they were patrolling over Selsey Bill when ordered by GCI to check a boggey...It's all over those pages...very interesting reading indeed...fully recommended...His book is one of the "most" complete "war-diaries" on the subject (RAF night-fighters)...a fantastic and lovely reading.
However, I do not know the name of the Hurricane pilot (20mm armed, so probably a Mark IIC...maybe from 1 Squadron (from Tangmere) or 43 Squadron as Michael Allen wrote on page 70.
Well...maybe this will give you some clues...if you can Steve, I can scan the pages and send you for your major work on 218 Squadron (which we are wishing success and awaiting...).
All the best from a Brazilian friend,
Adriano Silva Baumgartner

[Bruce Lander]

Hi,
The "Blue On Blue" series is by Brian Cull !
Brian Bines gives excellent support to this forum but I don't think he has any connection with "Blue on Blue"

Regards

Bruce Lander