Spiteful
August 21, 2008 at 9:01 pm

Isle of Wight incident information

I came across the following information on http://daveg4otu.tripod.com/iowweb/iowc.html

01-11-42 BR186 Spitfire VI 616SQ Flew into ground Stenbury Down.F Sgt S Smith killed
01-11-42 BR174 Spitfire VI,616 Sq Flew into ground Stenbury Down.Pilot injured

and wondered if anyone knew any further information on the incident?

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By: nicks - 21st August 2008 at 21:51

I found the following in Battle in the skies over the Isle of Wight by H.J.T Leal it gives a little more info.

November 1. The south coast of the Island was enshrouded in sea mist and fog. Cloud level was about 2,000ft. At 1445 hours two Spitfires of No. 616 Squadron flew in from a patrol. They were flying very low and close together when they ran into a bank of fog. Suddenly they flew into the top of Stenbury Down, crashing within 50 yards of each other. One pilot was killed.

Spitfire BR186 616 Sqn Westhampnett F/S P. S. Smith Killed. Stenbury Down
Spitfire BR174 616 Sqn Westhampnett F/S K.Rodger Seriously injured. Stenbury Down

I hope this helps.

Nick