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Re: Uffz Werner Schumichen BF110 15(Z)LG1
Two ULTRA decrypts mention these actions (times are GMT):
CX/JQ/223
12. Source saw document from V.(Z)/LG 1 to ZG 76 which stated: 23 Bf 110 started at 1010/13 and landed at 1205. They carried out armed recce in area Yeovil – Salisbury at a height of 5000 to 6000 metres. They crossed English coast at 1100/13, 20 km W of Bournemouth. From 1105 to 1130 they engaged between 50 and 100 Spitfire, Hurricane and Curtiss. They claim to have shot down 9 British a/c. Their own losses were stated to be 5 a/c. (A)
CX/JQ/224
3. With reference to CX/JQ/223, para. 12: source has since learnt that 5 Me 110 reported missing by V.(Z)/LG 1, 1 exploded in mid-air and the crew of another bailed out over land.
The Gruppe expects to have 15 a/c ready on 14/8. (A)
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