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Spanferkel

13th February 2010 00:20

18.08.43 RAF loss

In the Wehrpas of Wilhelm Schmitter he indicates a victory over a single engine fighter on 18 August 43 near Colchester.

Is there any RAF losses in that area on that day which might fit this description??

Kind regards

Jeremy

Icare9

13th February 2010 11:45

Re: 18.08.43 RAF loss

Quote:

What is easy is seldom excellant.

How true... lol

Meantime I'm sure someone will be along soon to help!!

BruceMk11

13th February 2010 12:04

Re: 18.08.43 RAF loss

Hi Jeremy,

Couldn't find any relevant entries in Fighter Command Losses, Vol 2, 1942/43,
as the only operational loss recorded for 18/8/43 was Spitfire VC, AR506,
flown by F/O CB Smith (RAAF), 131 Sqn, who suffered engine trouble over
France (POW).
Perhaps it was a communications a/c or an a/c of another command. There's
also the possibility he overclaimed.

Cheers. Bruce

Leendert

13th February 2010 13:04

Re: 18.08.43 RAF loss

On 18.8.43 Ltn Karl Willius of 2./JG26 claimed a Spitfire "off Ipswich", according to Tony Wood's Luftwaffe claims. Related to the Colchester story?

Regards,

Leendert

SMF144

13th February 2010 16:59

Re: 18.08.43 RAF loss

Interesting. Although a lot happened this day in regards to offensive action by the RAF and USAAF, according to my notes, enemy activity was restricted to a few defensive patrols and recce flights. I guess there was more going then reported...

Stephen

Spanferkel

13th February 2010 17:10

Re: 18.08.43 RAF loss

Hmmm interesting thanks guys much appreciated.

Possibly an overclaim I would agree. I should mention that in reviewing his Leistungsbuch it appears this was a night mission bridging the 17/18th of August 43. Not sure if that changes anything but perhaps the shoot down, if it did occur, was listed on the 17th.

Regards

Jeremy

BruceMk11

14th February 2010 06:50

Re: 18.08.43 RAF loss

Hi Jeremy,

It might be a case of misidentification. Beaufighter VI, V8593, crew of F/S
J Wilkinson and F/S P Catchpole, 604 Sqn, was damaged in combat with e/a whilst undertaking interception patrol near Scorton on night 17/18. The a/c crashed on landing and was SoC, both aircrew injured. See Fighter Command Losses, Vol 2, 1942/3.

Cheers, Bruce

Spanferkel

14th February 2010 17:58

Re: 18.08.43 RAF loss

Thanks Bruce,

I will look into the info. you referenced.

Cheers

Jeremy

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