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USAAF B-17 encounter with Ju88s off Lands End
On 9 May 1944 an 8th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Fortress returning from an Atlantic meteorological reconnaissance sortie at 2000 ft, was attacked by three JU88s, probably at approximately 49deg 45 min N 11 deg W (my estimate). The encounter lasted for about 20 minutes before the JU88s broke off, one apparently damaged.
The Fortress itself was badly damaged (it looked like a sieve) and landed with at least one engine out of action; it was subsequently deemed damaged beyond repair. Three of the USAAF crew and the RAF Meteorological Air Observer were wounded. The time of encounter was not given, but I estimate it to be late afternoon or early evening.
I'd be interested to know where the JU88s were based and if a report of the encounter survives.
Brian
Last edited by Roundway; 15th September 2024 at 01:03.
Reason: Mostly punctuation
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