Spitfire loss at New Romney, Kent - 24 October 1941

[Andy Saunders]

I have a Spitfire crash near Belgar, New Romney, on 24 October 1941.

Can anyone provide a definitive identity?

I have no further details.

[Franek Grabowski]

Fiedorczuk of 315 Sqn perhaps?

[Andy Saunders]

Yes, I did wonder about that as a possibility Franek. He has to be a contender although without consulting 315's ORB I am not sure where he got his Spitfire down that day. Wojtek....can you answer that query?

[Franek Grabowski]

I am not sure if ORB has that info. 315 was in combat over Gravelines, so I think New Romney is on the way back to Northolt.

[FalkeEins]

Originally Posted by Andy Saunders

I have a Spitfire crash near Belgar, New Romney, on 24 October 1941..

can't help ..but Belgar is Tenterden rather than New Romney

[Andy Saunders]

I think there are two or three "Belgars" in Kent.

There is certainly one at New Romney, SSW of the town, and just to the north of Lydd Airport. Map Ref (OS) : 059229

[Peter S]

Originally Posted by Franek Grabowski

I am not sure if ORB has that info. 315 was in combat over Gravelines, so I think New Romney is on the way back to Northolt.

Yes, there is nothing about crash location in 315 Sqn ORB. Anyway if it may be some kind of help:
"One of our aircraft was hit by cannon shell in cockipit. Pilot was seriously wounded but fortunately was able to fly to England where he crash landed as a result of engine failure"
Regards

[Peter S]

... it was Spitfire W3761 as ORB states

[Chris Goss]

Northolt's diary says Fiedorczuk was wounded but ac repairable. The AHB Cas Cards might give a clue as to location if you would like me to check?

[Andy Saunders]

Yes, Chris, if you can get a location from the cascard that would help.