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Re: allied loss on 09th of August 1944. Dubrovnik
Col Bruggy and Russel, thank you very much
I was able to find out that on 9th of August attack on Sustjepan (part of Dubrovnik harbor) was conducted by 13 Hellenic squadron (RHAF) and they reported no losses. So this report could be propaganda.
However I had similar case when report form Dubrovnik claimed that on 28.11.43. one B 26 was shot (also during attack on Dubrovnik) but it was P 40 returning from recce in Sarajevo area.
So I checked Central Mediterranean operational summary No231. for Aug 09. and they reported;
Almas Fizito Oil Refinery - one P 51 loss due to mechanical failure - NO
Budapest Tokol airfield - one B 24 destroyed by flak - NO
Escort to Gyor and Brod - one P51 loss due to mechanical failure - NO
Bergamo airfiled - two B 26 destroyed by flak and on return journey - NO
Rail bridge J.6333 - one P47 unknown cause destruction (location ???)
Po Estuary - one Boston missing - NO
Guns Q.635790 (239 Wing) - one Mustang loss, pilot bailed out at Q.8759 (location ???)
Rail bridge M.4744 (244 Wing) - one Spitfire crashed at last point ad exploded (location)
Escort, recce, Patrols (244Wing) - one Spitfire is missing (???)
Straffing rails (213 Sqdn.) - one Mustang crashed in flames at 44 33 N 21 06 E - NO
Interception patrol (73 Sqdn.) claimed one Bf 109 in Vis area (possible)
If someone can tell me location of
Rail bridge J.6333
Guns Q.635790
Rail bridge M.4744
so I can narrow down the list.
thanks in advance
Antun
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