Spitfire Loss Apirl(?) 1945

[Alex Smart]

Hello,
Spitfire loss in April (?) 1945 in the Libolla-Ostellato area, northwest of Comacchio Lake.
Pilot said to have bailed but chute failed to open.
Any known details please for a Spitfire lost in this area around the month stated is most welcome.
Thanks
Alex

[Alex Crawford]

Hi Alex,

I found this;

Spitfire MkIX, MA538

6MU 20-6-43 47MU 30-6-43 Fort Vercheres 1-7-43 Casablanca 14-7-43 Middle East 1-9-43 NWAfricanAF 1-11-43 Engine cut abandoned nr Lake Comacchio 25-4-45

Alex

[Alex Smart]

Hello Alex,

Many thanks for this info.

I will pass it on to the local researcher soonest.

Many thanks
alex