414 Squadriglia, Assab, 2 july 1940
Hello,
On 2 july, 1940, a combat is reported at Assab (Eritrea) between 39 Sqn RAF, 94 Sqn RAF and 414 Squadriglia.
Two Fiat CR 42 are reported shot down (Sgt Barengo, killed and Serg Celleri, injured) and two slightly damaged (?).
SHORES C., Dust Clouds in the Middle East., p. 31-32 and CANWELL D., SUTHERAND J., Air War East Africa 1940 - 1941, p. 42-43.
One Italien aircraft is also indicated shot down on Gallabat airfield (Sudan), the same day.
Does anyone have more informations about this aircrafts and pilots ?
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Alexis Rousselot
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