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Re: Which warship did Skuas sink on 9 May 1940 Norway?
Horst - you state that Schlossstein of 13(Z)/JG5 was shot down and ditched - do we know who accounted for his misfortune? I thought only two Bf109s were claimed in the combat. Was his aircraft hit by Albacore return fire or possibly ships' flak?
Cheers
Brian[/quote]
Schlossstein's misfortune on 30th of July 1941: After he had shot down one Albacore, he attacked a second and damaged her severe. The gunner of the 2nd Albacore returned the fire and forced Schlossstein to make an emegency landing on the water, approx. 14 miles north of Kirkenes habour exit. He and his crew was "fished out" from Artillerieschulschiff "Bremse", see also attached file. Best, Horst
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