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Anti Shipping Attacks Off Wexford Coast
Hi All,
Does anyone have any details of the aircraft involved in the attacks listed below. Hill claimed one aircraft shot down and a lifeboat from Kilmore Quay was launched to look for survivors but found none.
Regards,
Mark
20/10/41 1830-1930
Hill (Nor)
Independent Coastal
Aircraft attack (3 A/C)
Near Conningbeg light ship
6-7 bombs and MG fire, slight damage
No casualties
20/10/41 1830hrs
Kyle Queen
Independent Coastal
Aircraft attack (2 A/C)
Near Conningbeg light ship
Engine and boiler trouble due to concussion. Superstructure damaged by machine gun fire
1 man slightly damaged due to splinter
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