Operation: Patrol
Date: 4th July 1944 (Tuesday)
Unit: No.602 Squadron
Type: Supermarine Spitfire IX
Serial: ML252
Location: Normandy area, France.
Pilot: F/O. James William Kelly 169438 RAVR Age 21. Killed
REASON FOR LOSS:
This aircraft failed to return from patrol in the Normandy area - cause not known. Although claims were made by both JG54 and JG26.
The memorial is on the Crookhorn Golf course and permission should be sought from the clubhouse prior to visit.
Researched by Aircrew Remembered, researcher and specialist genealogist Kate Tame and dedicated to relatives of this pilot.
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them. - Laurence
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