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Re: 226 SQUADRON – FRANCE 1940
Hello Larry,
Thank you for this. I now believe that Sougé was 226 Squadrons base from the 3 until the 15 June. The airfield was attacked at noon on 15 June with casualties for 12, 103 and 226 squadrons resident. A quote found in 'Valiant Wings' states that after the main attack an aircraft of 103 squadron was flown 'to another field'.
Perhaps more Battles, including those of 226 squadron also dispersed to a nearby 'field' before making the final flight back to the UK? On my map Artins is only a short 3.5 km hop from Sougé.
Unlike the majority of RAF history the 'facts' are not easily available due to the loss of so many records during the retreat/evacuation from France. On a positive note I find this both a fascinating campaign and a constant challenge!
Kind regards, Malcolm.
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