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Brian 4th August 2011 17:01
Crete raid June 1942 - Lw losses?
 
Hi guys

In June 1942, SBS and SAS groups raided airfields on Crete.

According to what I have read, 5 Ju88s were destroyed at Kastelli, and a futher 29 damaged, while at Heraklion 16 or 17 Ju88s were claimed destroyed or badly damaged, plus a Fi156.

Has anyone details of actual losses, please?

Cheers
Brian

edwest 4th August 2011 20:12
Re: Crete raid June 1942 - Lw losses?
 
Perhaps a view from the German side would be helpful:


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Usual disclaimer,
Ed

AndreasB 6th August 2011 12:22
Re: Crete raid June 1942 - Lw losses?
 
I don't think there were any paratroopers on Crete in June 1942?

All the best

Andreas

AndreasB 6th August 2011 18:59
Re: Crete raid June 1942 - Lw losses?
 
Come to think of it, I would guess the ULTRA intercept files might contain some info. That might be the best bet to ID the actual damage.

In the case of Agedabia 24 December 41, SAS overclaimed damage significantly. ISTR they claimed 37 destroyed, reality was 19, I think. Still an achievement.

All the best

Andreas

mars 7th August 2011 03:28
Re: Crete raid June 1942 - Lw losses?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AndreasB (Post 132395)
Come to think of it, I would guess the ULTRA intercept files might contain some info. That might be the best bet to ID the actual damage.

In the case of Agedabia 24 December 41, SAS overclaimed damage significantly. ISTR they claimed 37 destroyed, reality was 19, I think. Still an achievement.

All the best

Andreas
Well, a 2:1 overclaiming was very much acceptable under the WWII standard

Andreas Brekken 7th August 2011 18:36
Re: Crete raid June 1942 - Lw losses?
 
Hi.

I think the best bet is to use the loss records.

If you could provide dates and locations for the SAS/SBS claims, I think I can assist with details.

To me it seems Iraklion or Heraklion was hit on June 14th, I have at least 9 Ju 88 destroyed in sabotage action there on that date.

Regards,
Andreas B


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