francis bernard bassett flight lieutenant 41982

[thomas stone]

he died on the 14.11.42. bailed out from a spitfire and was lost after suffering engine failure.
between gibraltar and algiers. spitfire serial would be most appreciated.
thanks. ts. and a happy new year to all.

[Colin]

Do we have a Squadron number or anything else to assist?

Colin

[Colin]

Ignore my previous.

I have EP724 Spitfire VbT showing as sent to Gibraltar on 14/09/1942, then CAT E 14/11/42.

Colin

[dennis_burke]

CWGC info would help:

Name: BASSETT, FRANCIS BERNARD
Initials: F B
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Flight Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
Unit Text: 152 Sqdn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 14/11/1942
Service No: 41982
Additional information: Son of James Patrick and Anne Bassett, of Wembley Park, Middlesex.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 2, Column 1.
Memorial: MALTA MEMORIAL

I'd possibly suggest this aircraft:
EP724 VbT CBAF M46 38MU 31-7-42 76MU 3-8-42 Empire Heath 29-8-42 Gibraltar 14-9-42 CE ops 14-11-42

www.spitfires.ukf.net

[Henk Welting]

I've for Spitfire EP724: Gibraltar (Special Erection Party). Hit gunpost on take-off and undercarriage damaged, baled out over sea and aircraft crashed into Gibraltar harbour. Pilot rescued. Sgt Albert T. TYSOWSKI - RCAF R/106227. (PoW 15-7-1943 on Spitfire AD290 of 602 Sqn - Camp 357 - Nr 43235).
Perhaps one of our Canadian friends may confirm Tysowski on EP724.
Regards,
Henk.

[thomas stone]

hi. henk dennis and colin
thanks to you all for your info it was most helpful.
regards. tom