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Originally Posted by Chris Goss
This from the book:
Do 217s did file claims for aircraft shot down off Dieppe and in each case they were Spitfires-known claims were two by II./KG 2 while five were recorded by 5./KG 40 at 1402, 1628, 1635, 1638 and 1943 hrs. By means of example as to two losses, Sqn Ldr Wilfred Duncan-Smith of 64 Sqn was shot down by return fire in the process of shooting down at Do 217 20 miles north-west of Dieppe at 1540 hrs, baling out to be rescued by the RN while Plt Off Wilf Smithyman flying a Typhoon of 266 Sqn was last seen chasing three Do 217s between 1400-1505 hrs; his body was later washed ashore in France
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Thanks, I had the five claims by KG40, but hadn't seen any for KG2. Do you have any details on that units the second claim?
Yes S/Ldr Duncan-Smith was definitely shot down by a bomber, but regarding PO Smithyman I've not been able to confirm it. As you say he was last seen chasing Do217's, but his squadron believed he was shot down by a Fw190. Again another question that will probably never be answered.
Regards,
Steve