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Re: RAF combat losses in Iraq, May 1941?
Hello,
Suggested reading - "Hidden Victory" by AVM A.G. Dudgeon, CBE DFC.
and
"Dust Clouds in the Middle East" by Chris Shores.
Some of the RAF losses:
16-5-41 - 94 Sqn Gladiator pilot, Flg Off G.D.F.Herrtage killed.
16-5-41 - Audax - K7524 crew killed.
20-5-41 - 70 Sqn Victoria/Valentia K2808 straffed on ground by Me110's.as were a Blenheim, a DC-2 and other a/c.
Drewes 1st claim was a claim in error. Four Gladiators were cover for an Audax that had force landed, Sgt. Smith's Gladiator was attacked by five Me110's but escaped with some damage.
Good hunting
Alex
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