Bf 109 shot down by pilots of 322 WING

[gradoli.v]

Hello All,
we are a group of scuba divers and last year we found the wreck of a Me 109 G6 under the sea level, in front of the coast of Montalto di Castro - Tarquinia (Central Italy). It’s possible that this is the aircraft Werknummer 162739 (3. / JG 77) shot down on 5/15/1944.
Thanks to N. Beale, we are in possession of MATAF Int. / Opsum No. 401 in which it appears that in this day 3 Me 109 are shot down by the 79th FG (P-47), and other three Me 109 by pilots of 251 and 322 Wing (with Spitfires).
We certainly know that the plane was shot down by Spitfires, and also we think that the action was made by pilots of the 322 Wing.
We are trying to verify this news and we are looking for the pilot who shot down the Bf 109 that we found.
Can anyone help us?
Thanks in advance!
Victor

[Bruce Lander]

Hi Victor,
claims by RAF on 15 May 1944 in Italy:-

154 Squadron:
W/Cdr.A D J Lovell - Bf109
F/Sgt. B J Doyle - Bf109

92 Squadron:
F/O. L J Montgomerie - Bf109
Cap. J E Casson SAAF - Bf109 Damaged

Cheers

Bruce Lander

[gradoli.v]

Great! Thank you very much! Now it is easier to investigate. We will keep you informed of developments in the investigation.
Best regards Vittorio