A man and his drawing.

I had previously posted a thread about the identity of some P.O.W.'s who's picture were in my Dad's P.O.W. Logbook.

This weekend I was able to put names to the faces much to my delight. Aubrey Niner, one of the chaps in the pictures contacted me and we talked and exchanged information.

As I learn more about these flyer's I will share it with you.

This is Tich Lockyer who lists his address as 84 Hamilton Road, Chorley, Lancs. I understand he was shot down 22/02/41 flying Spitfire R6598 (1PRU) over Ostend. If anyone can provide further information on this mission I would appreciate it.

In my father's log book Tich has sketched a Spitfire being bounced by 3 Messerschmidt's, presumably depicting his own shoot-down.

 

Hi David,

just a minor correction - R6598 was lost on 22/02/41

Lockyer's POW number was 470 and service number 37193.

12 o'clock high maybe able tell who shot him down.

K

 

Typo!

 

Just been checking the London Gazette - Mr Lockyer was one of the originals! Promotoed to Flight Lt in 1939! Did he say if he was involved in the BoB?

p.s. would you like me to post a query on 12 o'clock high?

 

I know nothing more than what I have posted. By all means put an enquiry of 12 o'clock high, and post a link please.

 

Spitfire R6598 (1PRU) - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

 

Response from Andy on TOCH:

Coastal Command Losses Vol I gives the date as 23Feb41 and states that Lockyer was possibly the victim of Obfw Hermann Staege 2./LG 2

The date tallies with the date on Air Force POWs La Franchise, R A, to Lythgoe, C G - but not with production page 009

Translated version of http://www.cieldegloire.com/lg_002.php

also shows the claim for a Spitfire on that date but no details of the aircraft.