Shared victories, Italy

[BruceMk11]

Hello boffins,

I'm trying to identify the pilots who shared in these victories of 92 & 43 Sqns, respectively:

10/10/43: Do 217; shared by five pilots, including F/L JH Nicholls

26/11/43: Ju 88; claimed off Capua, this was shared by six pilots, including S/L PL Parrott (Spitfire IX MA481) & F/L RW Turkington. Was Parrott actually credited with 1/2?

Any help would be appreciated!

Cheers,

Bruce

[keith A]

Hi Bruce,

According to the Osprey 43 Squadron history he was awarded a half of a kill, although I know AH credits him and Turkihgton with one-sixth each.

Regards

Keith

[BruceMk11]

Hi Keith,

The Osprey 43 Sqn history is where I too found S/L Parrott credited with a half share.

I've left a pm for you.

Cheers,

Bruce

[Aussie7]

Bruce,

from my notes taken at the PRO a few years ago (43 & 92 Sqn ORB) those involved in the shared claims were:

(43 Sqn) 1 Ju88 conf on 26 Nov 43 - S/L Parrott & F/L Turkington & W/O PJ Hedderwick (RAAF) & W/O CV Robertson (RAAF) & F/S KR Pendrick (RAAF) & F/S SP Smith.

(92 Sqn) 1 Do217 conf on 10 Oct 43 - F/L Nicholls & F/O Wihak (Can) & F/O MK Fakhry (RAAF) & F/S Brister & F/S McKay (later MIA).

Ian Westworth

[BruceMk11]

Hi Ian,

Many thanks; that's another claim-albeit small-that isn't included in 'Happy' Hedderwick's entry in 'TOE'.

Do you know the codes/serials for the a/c of Fakhry, Hedderwick, Robertson and Pendrick? And the location for the 92 Sqn claim?

Cheers,

Bruce

[Aussie7]

Bruce,

I am afraid my notes are not exotic enough to run to a/c serials. However I have an old article on 92 Sqn (from the net) which states 'on the 4th anniversary of the sqn, a Do17 was shot down flying north east near Termoli which was shared by no less than 5 pilots'.

I suppose that you have also found that F/S Hedderwick not only made the claims in TOE (2.5 E/A conf) but he also claimed a Ju88 dam on 9 Nov 42.

Ian Westworth

[Brian]

Hi guys

I also had those gaps in my lists - so many thanks.

Re 92 Squadron for this late period, I have no claimants for the following dates:

19/2/44 Bf109

13/5/44 FW190 shared by three pilots

Re 43 Squadron I have note of a W/O Leeming RAAF (1942-43) with no further identification. Can you oblige?

Cheers
Brian

I've certainly enjoyed the Ashes! Hard luck! At least you came second!

[AUS_RAAF]

Hi Brian,

Don’t mention the cricket!

In answer to your queries…..

43 Sqn – R.W. Leeming Aus.401975, his service file can be viewed at the NAA website.

92 Sqn – Go to Nick Beale’s excellent website for details of 13 May 44 combat
http://www.ghostbombers.com/SG4/13may.html

regards, Drew H

[BruceMk11]

Hi Ian,

Yes, I had that claim for Hedderwick on 9/11/42. His total seems to be 2 & 2 shared dest, 1 dam.

With regard to W/O CV Robertson, was he an Aussie in the RAF? Or are
the initials incorrect? I can't seem to find him at the WW2 Roll.

Cheers,

Bruce

[JohnE]

It must have been Vernon Bruce Robertson, RAAF (401152).

John