The self claimed historian states that 220 aircraft came down here. The Air Corps,Army and Military Archives quote 163, my figure would be plus 2or3. This makes over 50 aircraft not accounted for, rubbish!.He does not qoute sources or references or bibliography. He does not understand squadron codes or serial numbers and misidentifies aircraft E.G. A photo of Hurricane with codes GZ ( which is 32 Sqn.) is listed as 79 Sqn.(codes NV) and states it was the aircraft flown by the first internee. In fact it is Remy's aircraft.He describes an attack on the SS Simaloer by a KG27 Heinkel in the Irish Sea area. The Simaloer was attacke by a Condor North West of Tory Is. He does not do his research. He describes a landing in Donegal which did not occur. The aircraft was supposed to have got away and was shot down three months later over Gremany.The incident of the Condor crash at Bantry is incorrect I was in touch with the sole survivor prior to his passing some years ago. Incidentally in his other book A View From Above he states ( in relation to the Dauphin disaster at Tramore) that "a helicopter collided high ground, killing its crew of four" High Ground??
RPY I am glad that you mentioned Patrick Cummins book, it shows what a real historian /researcher can do. I have a copy of this book. It shows the hard work which went into it full sources and references which means you can follow up. It is accurate and informative.I understand that the author published it himself with his own funds which means that he must sell a certain number to break even. This book deserves support. I have had no imput or connection with this publication at any time in case you are wondering.
Tony K
