Heading photo: Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2 in R.A.F. colour scheme (Former Werke/Nr.12764 JG/51)

REASON FOR LOSS:

20.10.41. Comparative speed runs were being attempted at 5,000 ft. the Me.109 appeared to be 15-20 mph. faster, at 15,000 ft. about 10 mph. faster. The aircraft then climbed to 22,000 ft. but it appears that the Me.109's oil pressure failed as he gave signals to loose height. Oil pressure was regained presumably before 12,000 ft. and the Me.109 then carried out slow rolls, which were perfectly executed, it then dived losing height over base. The dive suddenly steeped almost to vertical and it never recovered, crashing near Fowlmere.

Burial Details:

Marian Janusz Skalski

Birth. 21 Jul 1910

Death. 20 Oct 1941 (aged 31) England

Burial. Saint Mary and Andrew Churchyard Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England

Row B Grave 9.

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