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Old 21st February 2008, 11:01
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Re: Dornier Do 24 losses at the Northsea in 1943.

Thanks guys for your quick reaction!

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Originally Posted by Seaplanes View Post
Do you have more details as to the reason for these two aircraft being lost ? You mention something about one being shot down by a Beaufighter. Any details on this ?
I just found out that the Do 24 of 27-7-43 was shot down at 05.59 hrs by a Beaufighter from Coastal Command.
For 8-10-43 a Do 24 was destroyed, by 4 Spitfires on a rescue mission between 171.11 and 18.20 hrs, 30 miles West of IJmuiden.
I have to check this location with your information.

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