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Re: Dutch Fokker ( with Ducth crew ) landing on a lake - 1940
Adriano,
This event took place on 15/16-10-1940. A Fokker T VIII w of 320sq , flow by Lt-tz H. Schaper, officer-observer Ritte and corporal wireless operator Van Tongeren, landed on the Tjeukermeer. The pilot came from Joure, not far from the lake.
The plan was to pick up 6 Dutch nationals.
The Germans had been alerted by an attempt the night before. Thick fog over the lake had prevented Schapers from landing.
Schapers landed on the lake and approached the small boat. The boot opened fire with a machine gun. The Germans had positioned this boat in the middle of the lake. They had captured the planned passengers earlier in the day. The banks were occupied by more German troops and flak.
Van Tongeren returned fire with the Fokkers machinegun and silenced the boats machinegun.
Then searchlight illuminated the aircraft and they came under fire. Schapers opened the throttle and zigzagged across the lake.
The Fokker returned to Britain with forty holes and two lightly wouded crewman. The Germans lost ten soldiers.
No codes I’m afraid
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