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Re: Christer Bergstrom BOB book
Page 129: 15 August 1940. The early evening raid on Croydon by Erprobungsgruppe 210. "...Triumphantly, Rubensdörffer led his Gruppe home to add a new great success to the unit's war diary. But he never got that far. Above Rotherfield the Messerschmitts' line of retreat was intercepted by Squadron Leader John Thompson's 111 Squadron, followed by 32 Squadron, led on this mission by Flight Lieutenant Michael Crossley..."
What? The combat reports of 111 Squadron show that they intercepted Erprobungsgruppe 210 as they finished their attack on Croydon and were climbing for height, and to reform. This was just before 32 Squadron joined in the interception. All confirmed/damaged/probables claims by 111 Sqdn. were in the vicinity of or just to the south of Croydon. 111 Sqdn. certainly did NOT commence their interception over Rotherfield. What actually happened is that Rubensdörffer's Bf 110 finally crashed at Bletchinglye Farm, Catts Hill, Rotherfield.
Again, the disappointing thing is that this information has been 'out there' for over a decade...
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