Choloy, France

1958 – 2 (F) Wing – Assorted Sources

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2 December 1958 - F/O MHP "Mike" Fitt

Comments by Don Norrie:

F/O MHP "Mike" Fitt was a pilot with 421 Squadron at 2 (F) Wing, Grostenquin France. He was killed when his aircraft (Sabre #23638) suffered a flame-out on take-off during a night flying exercise. The pilot ejected too low.


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  1. Funeral for F/O MHP Fitt at Choloy - 5 December 1958.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada - C149916.

  2. The remains of F/O Mike Fitt's Sabre - or what's left of it after the impact and resulting fire - 3 December 1958.
    I took this picture early the next morning on my way into work from Morhange, where I resided.
    Courtesy Don Norrie.


[F/O MHP Fitt Grave Marker]

[F/O MHP Fitt Grave Marker]

Grave marker photos courtesy of Malcolm Cromarty - February 2001