Soon after 3rd Parachute Battalion dropped on Bone in November 1942 a 'squadron of Spitfires' arrived at the airfield...anyone advise which squadron...... Many thanks..... ABM
It looks like at least 81 Squadron was there equiped with VC versions No. 81 Squadron (RAF) during the Second World War Regards Tom
...or was it the following? On 14th November, 1942, No.111 Squadron flew into Bone airfield, and were immediately attacked by enemy aircraft, and suffered severe casualties to both aircraft and ground crews. SOUTH AFRICAN AIR ACES OF WORLD WAR II - Nos. 3 & 4 - South African Military History Society Although the text is referring to Sqn Ldr JJ Le Roux he had just been posted to 111 Sqn RAF. Nick
81 Squadron arrived at Bone from Maison Blanche on 13 November 1942 Thank you for clarifying, Peter. Nick
