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Re: Blenheim Losses 30 Jun 40
From AIR 25/22, ORB 2 Group: 13/6.
Attack on Colums at river crossings and approaches to R. Seine at Pont De L'Arche. Les Adelys and Vernon.
6 aircraft, 107 Sqn., 12 aircraft, 110 Sqn. Wattisham took off at 1400 and landed 1705 to 1750 hours. The following were attacked:-
1. M.T. moving N.W. out of Vernon.
2. Criquebeuf Sur Seine.
1 aircraft failed to return (AIR 27/848 107 Sqn. appendix states OM-R was shot down in flames. Sr. nr. R3616?).
Attack on tanks reported moving from Le Gault into forrest of Le Gault-
6 aircraft, 21 sqn. and 9 aircraft 82 squadron took off 1505 and landed 2015 hours.
All aircraft attacked. 3 aircraft failed to return.
Bengt
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