Spitfire K9794

[Phil Listemann]

Hello Gents,

K9794 crashed on landing on 10.01.39 - 19 Sq. Does anyone know the identity of the pilot involved?

Thanks in anticipation

Phil

[jossleclercq]

Hello Phil,

The incident is not mentioned in Derek Palmer's book on No. 19 Squadron.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria issue 125 spring 2006 says : K9794 delived to 19 Sqn 4.10.38. Hit fence on overshoot and undercarriage collapsed on landing, Digby 10.1.39 [36.35 hrs] but no name of pilot either.

Either a form 1180 or some period magazine could give the name of the pilot. I imagine you have already checked the ORB ?

Joss

[ian94avenge]

Hello Phil,

Cannot pin point pilot but it was either the CO - S/Ldr H Cozens or F/O(?) R Marples. As Joss says we need F1180 to confirm.

Regards,

Ian

[paulmcmillan]

Incident is not in ORB which is light on accidents!

[Alex Smart]

Hello,
Where can one aquire copies of these F1180 Forms please ?
Alex

[davew]

I have seen a copy of the 1180 crash card (courtesy of M Goodman) and the pilot was indeed R. Marples.

regards
DaveW