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Brian

11th April 2010 22:35

Beaufort N1118 lost 27/12/40

Hi guys

I have a note that Beaufort N1118 of 22 Squadron was shot down by ship's AA fire on 27 December 1940, the vessel being the SS Templar.

I assume this was a German ship or was it a friendly fire incident?

Cheers
Brian

rafcommands

11th April 2010 22:49

Re: Beaufort N1118 lost 27/12/40

Hi Brian

Distinctly un-friendly fire, Templar was a Sperrbrecher.

Regards
Ross

Brian

11th April 2010 23:19

Re: Beaufort N1118 lost 27/12/40

Many thanks Ross

Cheers
Brian

Leendert

12th April 2010 08:32

Re: Beaufort N1118 lost 27/12/40

Brian,

It appears that the Beaufort had managed to launch a torpedo and damage Sperrbrecher 17, just previously known as the Norwegian M/S Templar.
The vessel had was seized by the Germans at Oslo on 10 Aug 1940 and had entered Kriegsmarine service on 23 Nov 1940.

Regards,

Leendert

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