ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
At 1020 hrs on 22 Jul 43 in PlQ 24w/2625, a Condor of III./KG 40 reported being attacked by two carrier-borne Martlets which in 4 attacks inflicted minor damage. Any clues as to the Martlets' unit?
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Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
Hi Chris
"F.W. sighted in 046°35'N, 012°05'W at 1020. Engaged by Martlet without result." (ARCHER, 22/1057B to CinC Plymouth) The escort carrier HMS ARCHER was operating with Escort Group B.5 in support of the "Musketry" patrols over the Bay of Biscay, so the Martlets were probably from 892 Squadron FAA. |
Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
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Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
892 Sqn appears to have been reduced to only three a/c by this stage. The pilots were:
Lt (A) JG 'Jack' Large RNVR Sub-Lt (A) GR Willcocks RNVR (Aus) Sub-Lt (A) WG 'Jimmy' Bowles RNZNVR Sub-Lt (A) RA Foubister RNZNVR www.fleetairarmarchive.net/squadrons/892.html |
Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
Thanks all-great help. I have that Archers was supporting Operation Seaslug as opposed to Musketry which was earlier
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Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
Those operations were carried out at the same time with aircraft of 19 Group sweeping the "Musketry" areas and those of 15 Group the "Seaslug" area. The anti-submarine striking forces, like the group formed around HMS ARCHER, operated primarily in support of Operation "Musketry" in order to attack U-boats within 4 hours after being located by land-based aircraft in the patrol area. Both operations were replaced by Operation "Percussion" on 30 August 1943.
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Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
Thanks Rainer
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Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
Chris,
Were you able to identify the specific pilots of 892 involved? |
Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
Sorry no
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Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43
The first Martlet (pilot u/k) was on patrol and lost the Condor in cloud. Another Martlet was catapulted and got in three bursts before the Condor again evaded in cloud; the pilot was Lt Jack Large.
See: Escort Carrier 1941-45 by Kenneth Poolman, published by Ian Allan, 1972, p83. |
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