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Old 6th May 2014, 14:17
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Re: Basil Embry Mosquito 4 August 1944

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Hi guys

On the night 4 August 1944, Grp Capt Basil Embry's Mosquito was hit by US anti-aircraft fire whilst flying over France.

Has anyone details of serial number etc? Location?

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Brian
Hello Brian

His rank was a tad higher than a Group Captain at this time as well. As the OC of 2 Group he was an AVM, but flew operationally as Wing Commander Smith.

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