RAF loss - Tunesia

[Stijn David]

Hello,

Is there anyone who can help me in my search after a downed RAF pilot?

I am particulary searching for a Spitfire who was shot down in Tunesia (area arround Mateur - Sidi N'Sir) on 22 april 1943.

The pilot managed to get out and was captured by the German soldiers that where in that active in that area.

All help is much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

[Stijn David]

Hello,

To help you narrow donw the search a bit i have received some help as for wich RAF Suadrons where active, so the loss had to be searched in one of these:

* 145 Squadron Code Sign ZX
* 92 Squadron Code Sign QJ
* 601 Squadron Code Sign UF/RAH

Cordial greetings and thank you in advance,

[Brian]

Hi Stijn

I believe the pilot you are looking for is Warrant Officer W.H. Hunter RAF(Service No. 941800) of 72 Squadron, who was probably shot down by Ltn Heinz-Edgar Berres of I/JG77 south of Mateur. Hunter was taken prisoner.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Brian

[Stijn David]

Hello,

Thank you very much for this information. Are there other RAF pilots downed in that area who could also fit the description?

Is there something known iff the Warrant Officer W.H. Hunter RAF(Service No. 941800) has survived the war ? or any information about him available?

Thank you

[Brian]

Hi Stign

As far as I know Hunter was the only RAF casualty in this area.

I regret that I know nothing of subsequent events apart that he survived being a POW.

Cheers
Brian

[Stijn David]

Hi Brian,


Thank you very much for that info + confirmation.

Do you have any idea iff it is possible to write towards some archive or official organisation to find the whearabouts of this pilot?


Cordial greetings,