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Old 3rd April 2008, 14:43
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Re: Wellesley loss, 223 Sqdn, 16/06/1940, Eritrea?

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I guess more regarding this a/c can be found in Gunby/Temple, 'RAF Bomber Losses in the Middle East and Mediterranean Vol I.', which is unfortunately not in my possession.


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Not a lot to add Bart.

16 June 1940.
223 Squadron.
Wellesley I L2694.
Op: Gura.

Crew.
P/O. M T E. Jenkins +
LAC. J J. Dixon +

Took off 1635 hrs, Summit. Believed shot down by flak. The two crew are commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

RAF Bomber Losses in the Middle East and Mediterranean. Vo.1 - Gunby / Temple.

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