Spitfire loss on august 3th 1941 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Alain57 · #1 17th August 2007, 13:55

On august 3th 1941 54 squadron lost a Spitfire in sea off the coast off Oostende Belgium.It seems that the pilot was rescued. Who was he ?

Alex Smart · #2 17th August 2007, 17:36

Hi Alain,

Do you mean 31st August 41 ?

54 Sqnd lost F/Lt. Roy Mottram, killed (Neuf Berquim).

Are you sure of the Squadron being 54 and 3rd August 41 that you give ?

Alex

Amrit1 · #3 17th August 2007, 17:50

Franks in FCL Vol 1 has one loss for 54 Squadron on the 2nd. No details on the pilot or aircraft serial.

Alex Smart · #4 18th August 2007, 01:43

Hi,

Yes as Amrit1 says a Spitfire Mk.V from 54 Sqn off Ostend on the 2nd at 1920hrs pilot rescued.

P/O. Cunliffe from 129 Sqn was downed at 1605 hrs in a Spitfire Mk.I but was safe.

Alex

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