253 Squadron May 26, 1944 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

keith A · #1 19th July 2009, 12:11

On this date the spitfires of 253 shot down 2 Hs126 in the Bihac area of former Yugoslavia. Can anyone supply the names of the pilots who shot them down.

I am also looking for details of three claims (2 Fi156, Bf109) made in April-May 1944 by units other than 1435 Sqn.

Brian · #2 19th July 2009, 12:30

Hi Keith

Lt Conradie SAAF claimed one and shared a second with Plt Off Melville.

Hope this helps

Cheers
Brian

keith A · #3 19th July 2009, 13:39

Cheers again, Brian, I am going through Chris Shores book on the Meditteranean Air War and looking to match up the claims in it to individual pilots.

best regards

Brian · #4 19th July 2009, 13:43

You're welcome, Keith

I am writing a piece on 253 Squadron so the information was to hand.

Cheers
Brian

phasselgren · #5 19th July 2009, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

You're welcome, Keith

I am writing a piece on 253 Squadron so the information was to hand.

Cheers
Brian

Hi Brian,

This made me curious. Are you writing for a magazine or is it a coming book?

Cheers
Peter Hasselgren

Brian · #6 19th July 2009, 22:12

Hi Peter

More of a booklet than a full-blown book.

Cheers
Brian

phasselgren · #7 19th July 2009, 22:34

Thanks Brian,
I´m looking forward to the release.

Cheers
Peter

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