Bf109 claims/losses June 1940
 

Hi guys

I am endeavouring to establish which German units were engaged with RAF Hurricanes in France June 1940:

2 June: 2 Hurricanes of 501 Sqn were shot down near Hallenpourt circa 0850; 1./JG27 claimed 2 'Spitfires' west of Dunkirk at about the right time.

9 June: 2 Hurricanes of 501 Sqn shot down near Abbeville. Combat with 3/LG2?

10 June: Hurricane of 501 Sqn shot down near Le Mans by Bf109.

11 June: Hurricane of 111 Sqn shot down by Bf109 near Montreuil.

14 June: Hurricanes of 242 Sqn claimed 6 Bf109s shot down.

15 June: Hurricane of 73 Sqn shot down by Bf109

Any help appreciated. Many thanks
Brian

Re: Bf109 claims/losses June 1940
 

Brian:

Have you checked out:

http://www.lesbutler.ip3.co.uk/tony/tonywood.htm

Re: Bf109 claims/losses June 1940
 

Hi John

Yes, I have. But thanks all the same.

Cheers
Brian

Re: Bf109 claims/losses June 1940
 

Brian,

Only a snippet on 14-6-40 I believe III/JG26 and I/JG54 were involved in dogfights in the Evreaux area. I have Ltn. Hans Angeli of I/JG54 missing in combat in the the Evreaux area and Ltn Sprick 8/JG26 wounded. I guess Peters 'The Battle of France' would answer your questions, or like me are you still saving for a copy,

Regards

Brian Bines

Re: Bf109 claims/losses June 1940
 

Brian,

I have a copy of Peter Cornwell's excellent book (indeed not cheap at 80€).
2 june: indeed 2 Hurricane losses, altough one from 32 Sq and one from 111 Sq. The first (P2727) was shot down in combat with 109 and 110s over Dunkirk 8.10 am.Sgt D.Flynn pow. The German units involved where 2./JG 2, Stab.-II./JG 2, I./JG 27, II. & III./JG 26, II./ZG 76.
The second (L1564) believed damaged in combat with Priller and Uffz. Haase of 6./JG 51.
14 june: 1 Hurricane damaged in combat with 110s of 9./ZG 26. P/O. N.K. Stansfeld wrecked his undercarriage by hitting a ditch during a forced-landing near Blain north of Nantes, France.
This is what I found. It's just a quick glance. When I'm back home this evening I will have a look at the other dates.
Greetz,

Dirk

Re: Bf109 claims/losses June 1940
 

Many thanks Dirk

That's a start.

Cheers
Brian