13 Oct 1939 Do 18 attacked bu fighter
 

On 13 Oct 1939 Do 18 K6+AK #839 2/KuFlGr 406 suffered 75% damage by fighter attack. Anyone no which unit?

Re: 13 Oct 1939 Do 18 attacked bu fighter
 

James

I have this incident to WNr 838 and the date 13 Nov 1940

The British unit B-flight of 56 Sq

Cheers
Stig

Re: 13 Oct 1939 Do 18 attacked bu fighter
 

Flt Lt I S Soden and Plt Off P Illingworth off Harwich around midday 13 November

Re: 13 Oct 1939 Do 18 attacked by fighter
 

Bundesarchiv RM 6/123 (page 27):

10.10 hrs. in Map Square 7933 two English destroyers (Ex. "Burza") course North.
11.15 hrs. in Map Square 7933 one reconnaissance aircraft attacked by two English fighters and took about 60 hits (Do 18). Suspicion that the enemy used explosive bullets was sent in a special report at 16.45. Numerous bullet fragments in Bordwart's thigh wound.

Lagebericht West des Luftwaffen-Führungsstabes (1c) for 13 November 1939:

Situation Report West No. 84
(As of 19.00 hrs, 13 November)
C. Miscellaneous
1. Great Britain
While on a reconnaissance of the Thames Estuary, the leader's aircraft [Führerflugzeug] of 3./406 was attacked by British fighters and took 60 hits. The bullot holes showed signs of burning whose cause has yet to be explained.

Re: 13 Oct 1939 Do 18 attacked bu fighter
 

Thanks everyone. Let's just say I was having a bad day when I made this post.