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Re: Loss of 3 Hurricanes of 85 Sqn 20 May 1940
Hurricane. Shot down by Bf109s while ground strafing enemy columns east of Arras 3.30 p.m. Possibly one of those claimed by Hptmn von Selle of Stab II./JG3. Squadron Leader M. F. Peacock killed. Aircraft a write-off.
Hurricane. Shot down by Bf109s while ground strafing enemy columns east of Arras and crashed near Querrieu, north-east of Amiens, 3.30 p.m. Possibly that claimed by Lt von Werra of Stab II./JG3. Pilot Officer R. W. Burton killed. Aircraft a write-off.
Hurricane P3426. Shot down by Bf109s while ground strafing enemy columns east of Arras 3.30 p.m. Possibly that claimed by Lt Heymann of 4./JG3. Pilot Officer R. W. Shrewsbury killed. Aircraft a write-off.
Source: The Battle of France Then & Now
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