Thread: Luftwaffe claim for a "RECCE AIRCRAFT" on 9 August 1944?
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Old 17th March 2021, 20:29
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Re: Luftwaffe claim for a "RECCE AIRCRAFT" on 9 August 1944?
Hello Jim

A possible candidate for you a Coastal Command PR Mosquito, see ORB 540 Squadron 09Aug44 (see AIR 27/2007/45 & AIR 27/2007/46).

Form 540 - F/Lt J.L.H.Richards and P/O R.J.Barents briefed for targets at Konigsberg, Gdynia and Danzig but failed to return.

Form 541 – Date 9.8.44, Aircraft Type & Number Mosquito IX LR435, Crew F/Lt J.L.H.Richards and P/O R.J.Barents, Time Up 0915 Base & 10.20. Details of sortie, Targets:- Konigsberg, Gdynia, Danzig. Airborne base 09.15 to refuel Coltishall. Airborne Coltishall 10.20. A/c failed to return. Reference 106G/2068

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Pierre
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