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607 Squadron Ki-46 Dinah claims, February and April 1944
Hello everyone
I'm looking for some information about the following claims by 607 Squadron in Burma in 1944: February 5th, 1944: 1 x Ki-46 Dinah claimed as destroyed by F/O Coons and Sgt Neville April 28th, 1944: 1 x Ki-46 Dinah claimed as a probable by P/O Curnock and Sgt Townend I'm looking to identify if possible which Spitfires were involved in the two actions, and which unit the Dinahs would have belonged to. Many thanks, |
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Re: 607 Squadron Ki-46 Dinah claims, February and April 1944
Hi,
the April 28th claim for a probable by P/O. G.A.N.Curnock of 607 Sqd flying Spitfire VIII MD277 "B" was actually a Ki-46 of the 81st Sentai and in fact was destroyed , it's pilot, Capt.Kazuya Ohata reported KIA. (Source - Air War for Burma by Chris Shores pp 214/215) Regards Bruce Lander |
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Re: 607 Squadron Ki-46 Dinah claims, February and April 1944
That's very helpful of you Bruce, many thanks indeed.
Simon |
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