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Re: Bf.109E shot down 19 may 1940 by Carey of 3 Squadron
Just to clarify the position regarding Carey and 19 June 1940.
There is certainly nothing in the 43 ORB to support (a) Carey actually flying with 43 Squadron on 19 June (b) any action by 43 Sqn on 19 June or (c) Carey actually having re-joined by 19 June.
Further, the ORB states:
"After the patrols of 7 June the Squadron strength in pilots was so depleted as to render it too weak for operations; it was accordingly placed on a training basis from 8 June and its intensive training of new pilots was undertaken. The squadron resumed its place in the line on 21 June as an operational unit by day and night"
Despite the foregoing, one op by 43 Sqn was flown over France on 16 June as detailed in one of my previous posts.
There is nothing in Carey's log book for 19 June.
In view of the above it is clear that the "claims" supposedly made by Carey on 19 June are a complete red herring.
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