Sgt. W. Johnson (1205901) - POW 13 June 1943 - No. 542 Squadron

[Leendert]

The following puzzle was brought to my attention.
On 13 June 1943 Sgt. William Johnson of No. 541 Squadron (RAF Benson) was taken prisoner 'in Holland' according his post-war questionnaire. He had come down in Spitfire PR XI BS498 whilst on a recce mission to the Dortmund-Ems Canal.

Summary speaks of a probable flak shoot down in the 'Rhudenall area' around 08.00 a.m. Adding to that, the Dortmund-Ems canal covers a wide area.

Since the mentioned location is pretty mysterious, I wonder if any info has come above water regarding Johnson's Spitfire, also noting that the Dutch SGLO database hasn't him in their records.

Any help welcome, thanks.

Leendert

[Leendert]

Just to say that I erroneously wrote No. 542 Squadron in heading, must be No. 541 Squadron.

Leendert