Claims by 94 Sqn in the Nile Delta 1942

[phasselgren]

Hi Friends,

I am looking for information about claims made by 94 Sqn in the Nile Delta area during 1942. I have checked with the book Fighters Over the Desert: Air Battles in the Western Desert June 1940 to December 1942 by Shores/Ring. but there is little about 94 Sqn after the withdrawal from the Western Desert to the Nile Delta area.

I´m especially interested in claims by Montague J. Rowland, RNZAF (NZ401781) and Richard Webb, RNZAF (NZ391853).

According to No.485 (RNZAF) Squadron 1941-1945 by Phil Listemann/Paul Sortehaug Rowland claimed ”at least two victories with No.94 Sqn in Nile Delta area, 1942”. According to Those Other Eagles by Christopher Shores Webb destroyed a Ju 88 together with another pilot on 20 December 1942 NW Port Said (Spitfire Vc BR487) but he may have made more claims.

Thanks in advance

Cheers
Peter Hasselgren

[ian94avenge]

The claims made by 94 squadron in the latter part of 1942 are as follows,

September 2, 1942 Ju88 destroyed - shared by P/O Walker (BP346) and Sgt Alderdice (BP339)

November 16, 1942 Ju88 destroyed – shared by Sgts Grove (BP392) and Imrie (BP387)

December 20, 1942 Ju88 destroyed – shared by F/Lt Webb (BR487) and F/O Rowland (BR586)

The December victories claimed by Spitfire Mk V attached to 94 squadron, while the other were by Hurricane Mk IIc of 94 squadron.

As far as I am aware there are no other claims for the latter part of 1942.

I am compiling a history of 94 squadron, which is intended to be published by Phil Listermann in his RAF squadron history series.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Ian Simpson

[phasselgren]

Thanks Ian,

Your help is much appreciated. I have also seen your post with my question on RAF Commands Forum.

Good luck with the history of 94 Sqn.

Regards
Peter Hasselgren