Does anybody have more details about the two Oscars that were shot down by Lt. Don Sheppard on 4 January 1945 during strikes at oil refineries in the East Indies?
Lt. Sheppard was flying 1836 sqn Corsair Mk.II JT410/T8H from the HMS Victorious at the time.
I would like to know more about the Ki-43 Oscars and the dogfight itself.
What unit were the Oscars from?
Were they the newer Ki-43-III variant or older models?
When and how did the dogfight take place?
Any info is extremely welcome.
Many thanks!
Ronnie
By: Skyraider3D - 11th March 2006 at 17:21
Thanks very much!
By: Thunderbird167 - 11th March 2006 at 16:40
The Oscars were from 71st I F Chutai based at Tangjong Pera
There were a total of nine Oscars shot down
3 by 1836 Sqn (Corsair) HMS Victorious
1 by 1839 Sqn (Hellcat) HMS Indomnitable
3 by 1844 sqn (Hellcat) HMS Indomnitable
2 by 1770 Sqn (Firefly 1) HMS Indefatigable
In addition to this there were the following
Ki.21-II Sally of 58th Sentai shot down by 1834 Sqn (Corsair) HMS Victorious
Ki.46 Dinah shot down by 1834 Sqn (Corsair) HMS Victorious
The Fleet Air Arm aircraft were taking part in Operation Lentil and were striking the Pankalan Brandan oil Refinery
These details are from Air War for Burma by Chris Shores
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March 11, 2006 at 12:07 pm