Info needed on spitfire crash Kingerby, - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Danny152 · #1 20th December 2017, 21:55

Hello all,

I am trying to find a photo and information on a pilot and Spitfire that he was flying.

I know the Spitfire came down at Kingerby, Lincolnshire, 1940 / 41, possibly a 616 Sqn aircraft??? Any leads???

Thanks

Danny

Danny152 · #2 27th December 2017, 23:17

All,

This is the chap. Does anyone have further info or even a pic of him?

86400 Pilot Officer Frank Sydney Roberts of the RAF, 616 Squadron. Son of Harold and Annie of Ottery St Mary. Born in Brighton in the June Quarter of 1917. Died 8 November 1940 aged 23.

Alex Smart · #3 28th December 2017, 01:51

Hello Danny,
I am sure that this would have been a Spitfire I serial number X4056, 616 Sqdn - Wing came off during a dive 8 miles SE of Kirton-in-Lindsey 8-11-1940.
Ref AB's "W1000-Z9999".
Alex

Danny152 · #4 28th December 2017, 08:16

Alex,

Thanks for your help a great to get the serial number, ashame that it was due to aircraft failure his aircraft came down in such tragic ways!!!

Thanks
Danny

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