Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

Hi guys

While the water is still running hot, can anyone throw any light on the following Battle of Britain casualties?

Walrus attacked and shot down on 7 October1940, believe off south coast. Fate of crew unknown. Who was the attacker?

Another Walrus was attacked, on 27 October, by a Do17 - pilot wounded. Any idea which Dornier unit/crew involved?

Cheers
Brian

Re: Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

Hi Brian,

I think that Olt.Siegried Bethke from the 2/JG2 attacked Walrus from 765 FAA flown by Lt.M.C.Hoskins over La Manche and claimed it shot down.

Regards

Robert

Re: Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

Hi Robert

What a great team we make - I ask the questions and you provide the answers! Many thanks once gain.

Cheers
Brian

Re: Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

Hi Brian and Robert

Bethke's claim on 7 October 1940 was for a Blenheim (his 8th). Was this misidentification of the Walrus?

Cheers
Gordon

Re: Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

Hi,

he claimed not Blenheim but Botha so I think it was misidentification of Walrus.

Regards

Robert

Re: Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

Hi guys

Most interesting. Does anyone know the serial numbers of the two Walruses in question?

Cheers
Brian

Re: Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

Hi Robert

Thanks for the clarification. Much appreciated.

Cheers
Gordon

Re: Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

On 27 Oct 40 could the Walrus have been attacked by a Bf 110? Many Allied pilots confused the Do17 with the Bf110 during the 1939-1940 period.

Re: Walruses again - Battle of Britain
 

Hi James

You could be correct although I haven't found a suitable Bf110 claim as yet.

Cheers
Brian