65 Squadron Spitfire FZ-U

DaveW on RAFCommands has identified the pilot of K7941 for this incident as F/O Gerald Alfred Wellesley ‘Sam’ Saunders #37482 (later DFC)

As promised Photo of results of the crash of Gladiator K7941 of 65 Sqn Coded FZ-U which hit a barn 10-10-1938 at Hornchurch

Still looking for pilots name

thanks Paul

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All thanks and sorry for confusion I have had permission to post images on here and will do when using a PC and not using my mobile the aircraft is definately a Gladiator and the image will show a building which could easily be a barn. The serial is painted on the door of the aircraft and is k7941. It is probable that the series of photos (3) were taken at same time. I will also ask for confirmation of another’s aircraft type of which only upper fairing and top wing visible methinks a Guantlet but would require more positive Id. I will endeavour to post images tomorrow Paul

@ paulmcmillan
what do you think of this:
“Pilot Officer Lee L.Pyman of No 65 Squadron was forced to land his aircraft at Manston on August 14th 1940.”
He flew a Spitfire K9915 – and (I know it is vague!) if you compare
K9906 FZ-L
K9907
K9908
K9909 FZ-O
K9910
K9911
K9912
K9913
K9914
K9915 FZ-U (maybe!)

ok, ok – here is a Gloster Gladiator of No 65 Sqn FZ-O https://www.flickr.com/photos/ww2images/6895659089/in/set-72157629867717873

Opps K7941
Thanks for pointing out

Opps k

K9741 was a Hawker Hector according to BMAS 1911-1971…

Ok obviously too egg nog at Xmas. a sober second look at picture shows that it is almost certainly Gladiator K9741 which hit a barn 10-10-1938