LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

Hello Everyone,

My name is Malcolm and this is my first posting to the Forum. I am interested in WW2 aviation research focusing on RAF activities. This often involves Luftwaffe nightfighter combat claims.

However, I am, at present researching the loss of a 263 Squadron Westland Whirlwind – P6989 – that was shot down on 01.04.41. off The Lizard (Cornwall) reportedly by the rear gunner from a Do-215.

I presume that the Do-215 was on a daylight raid and therefore I am at a loss of how to carry out research into this days events relating to the Luftwaffe squadron concerned.

I would like to ask if any forum members can help me to identify the Do-215 aircraft/crew and unit involved or point me in the direction of research sources that may prove helpful.

Any help with Luftwaffe claims on this day would also be most appreciated as perhaps the aircraft involved was incorrectly reported at the time and could have been another Luftwaffe type.

With kind regards - Malcolm.

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

hi,i think it was a arado float plane, i belive the rear gunner nailed him too when hwe he shot down the aroado plane,check book, john formans 1941 turning point,, its there i belive im waiting for this book from my store, which ive read, before,gary

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

Hello Gary:

Many thanks for the reply! I will check this out.

With kind regards - Malcolm.

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

hi,your welcome, the whirlwinds i belive were from st evel.another whirlwind collided , some time later , on, and another dived in the sea off burnham.,in nov dec 1940..the whirlwind was not a brill fighter as was seen, by there losses in 1941,chanelll dash..but was still a nice idea,
gary,,

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

I have a small book on Whirlwinds by Kookaburra Technical Publications, circa 1971.
Not sure how accurate this will be, it lists P6989, A 263 Squadron aircraft from January 1941 as HE-J, it crashed in flames near Helston, April 13, 1941.
Another 263 aircraft, P6985 also wore HE-J, but was written off March 24, 1941

Regards,
Mike

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

Hello Mike:

Thanks for this it is very helpful. I am trying to locate a photograph of P6989 – so far without success. Your posting highlights the need to be able to view the serial number as well as the code.

With kind regards - Malcolm.

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

The book does have pics of P6984 & 85. The author is Bruce Robertson. The book by Victor Bingham looks promising as well.

Try here,
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sear...whirlwind&x=33

Regards,
Mike

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

Hello Mike:

Many thanks for this. I did not realise this much had been published on the Whirlwind.

With kind regards - Malcolm.

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

I believe some of the books listed are about the Whirlwind helicopter. Don't go ordering all crazy & the like.

Regards,
Mike

Re: LUFTWAFFE CLAIM FOR WESTLAND WHIRLWIND P6989
 

Hi
the date 13th is a printing error often repeated,
crooks was shot down on the 01-apr-41
according to local official records and CWWG info.
cheers
jerry