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Re: 53 Sqn Liberator attacked by 5 Bf 110s 21 Sept 1943
21 September 1943.
53 Squadron.
Liberator BZ720/N flown by S/L. Tony Spooner DSO DFC, was on patrol to the west of Lundy Isle when five Bf 110s of II/ZG-1 pounced. Sgt. I R W. Thomson RNZAF, the starboard-beam gunner was hit in the leg and Sgt. I R. Heays RNZAF, the port-beam gunner was hit in the back by a 20mm cannon shell and later died. The aircraft was badly damaged and two engines were hit. Although it was thought that one Bf 110 had 'probably been shot down' no German claims or losses were attributed to this action.
'United in Effort The Story of No.53 Squadron RAF 1916-1976' - Jock Manson.
Regards
Peter
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