3rd PRU detachment - Malta 1943

[Mark R.]

I must admit that Scalpone might have been a temporary commander as I do have a picture of him with Roosevelt taken in Tunisia on 12 April 1943.

I cannot envision him commuting back and forth from Malta to Tunisia. But the British Form 540 does mention him by name which it would not have done if he had not arrived in Malta.

As for 683 Squadron looking for a captured PR Lightning, it would be easy to check on that (which I will do) as I should be able to see where it sent PR missions in the week following 28 March.

From what I know of the American Battle Monuments Commission, Richardson would have most likely been buried in Tunisia if he died on North African soil.

Thanks for pointing out the Philpott book as I was able to purchase it on ABE Books earlier today.

Will get back to you soonest with an update.

Cheers,

Mark