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Re: Petsamo and kirkenes raids 30/7/1941
Hello Olve,
Happy New Year.
From what I have.
Albacore aircraft lost totaled 12
Fulmar aircraft lost totaled 4
Total lost = 16 aircraft
I also have at least 1 Swordfish reported damaged on return to ship.
31 aircraft may well have been claimed at the time, mostly by fighters.
Crews were another story, Captured by the Germans, 25 became POW, while some 17 were killed. 3 made it ashore and 2 days later were picked up by the Russians. A total of 45 men from a Strike force of at least 70 from Furious and 81 from Victorious. Almost a third of the force lost.
Thanks for responce
Alex
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