|
Re: Fw 190 loss, 20 Feb 1942
Franek, I really wouldn't be too concerned about the lack of cine camera, nor that Lewis was flying as No. 2 to Paddy Finucane.
Whilst it's hard to be completely certain, as obviously none of us was present, it seems that Lewis's claim 'holds water'.
He seems to be the only pilot of RAF FC to claim that day, 20/2/42, and claims between Bomber and Coastal Commands together were apparently just a single Ju 88 damaged (off the Shetlands).
As we know, Lewis claimed a Fw 190 over the Channel, and Luftwaffe records indicate the loss of a Bf 109 in a dogfight over the 'Kanal'. Surely just a case of mistaken identity.
Let me know if you think I'm missing something.
Bruce
|