607 Squadron Ki-46 Dinah claims, February and April 1944

[wwrsimon]

Hello everyone

I'm looking for some information about the following claims by 607 Squadron in Burma in 1944:

February 5th, 1944: 1 x Ki-46 Dinah claimed as destroyed by F/O Coons and Sgt Neville
April 28th, 1944: 1 x Ki-46 Dinah claimed as a probable by P/O Curnock and Sgt Townend

I'm looking to identify if possible which Spitfires were involved in the two actions, and which unit the Dinahs would have belonged to.

Many thanks,

Simon

[Dick]

Hi Simon
Nothing clear cut for Feb 5 but for Apr 28, Christopher Shores in his-"The Air War for Burma" confirms the probable for P/O G A N Curncock(sic),flying Spitfire VIII,MD277,coded 'B' and has the Ki46 as from the 81st Sentai,a Capt Kazuya Ohata failed to return and was reported killed.
Regards
Dick

[wwrsimon]

Many thanks for the information Dick, much appreciated.

Regards

Simom

[Thunderbird167]

OpRep: Air27/2096

05.02.44 0815-0845
Elephant Point
Mitsubishi Ki-46
F/O L G Coons Spitfire Vc Z MA347
Sgt J B Neville Spitfire Vc O MA696

OpRep: Air27/2096
28.04.44 1745
25nm ESE of Imphal
Misubishi Ki-46 prob.
F/Sgt G A N Cumock Spitfire VIII B MD277

[wwrsimon]

Many thanks indeed Dave. I'll reply to your e-mail too...

Regards

Simon