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Re: 4 Squadron (Lysander) losses, May 1940
Bart,
The Air Party comprising 'A' & 'C' Flights returned to Hawkinge at 6.00 a.m. on May 22, 1940, before flying on to Detling but I have no note of the exact number of aircraft involved. Two days later, the remaining seven aircraft of 'B' Flight flew to Dunkirk at 4.30 a.m. before themselves leaving for Hawkinge. I also have a note that a total of 11 of the squadron's aircraft survived operations in France where they flew 106 sorties 'over the line' losing 9 pilot & gunners. Hope this helps.
Last edited by Peter Cornwell; 3rd April 2008 at 20:55.
Reason: Additional information
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