[wwrsimon]

Hello everyone

I have another Bomber Command Combat report that I'd like some help with, if possible.

On 20th February 1944 at 03.40 hours (possibly 05.40 - the photocopy is poor quality), Lancaster ND533 M of 49 Squadron engaged a "DO.217" at position 52.10ºN, 12.38º E at 23,000 feet, on a course of 124º. The report is as follows:

"A DO.217 approached from astern and rear gunner opened fire at 100 yards, firing a total of 800 rounds continuously. E/A [enemy aircraft] was seen by the mid upper gunner to catch fire about the two engines, and after diving through the cloud was observed to explode and continue burning on impact with ground. Bright orange glow seen on ground for some minutes. One airman was seen to bale out of burning E/A during dive towards the ground. Claimed as Destroyed."

Can anyone give a corresponding Luftwaffe loss? The location is between the villages of Nedlitz and Wiesenburg, about 20 miles SSW of Brandenburg and 35 miles SW of Potsdam.

Many thanks

Simon