Seaplanes et All
Just as Brian says No 22Sq was equipped with Beauforts during their raid, but they were escorted by Blenheim IVf from 235Sq. Since Foreman says S/L Clarke and P/O Goddard made the claim, I assume this is the comanding officer of 22 Sq at the time. He is listed as a W/C in my sources but it could very well be a later promotion while still in command.
However Foreman lists the action as taking place on the 18th....
Foreman also states that on the 18th AA-gunners from HMS Lowestoft also claimed shooting down a Heinkel Seaplane.
That means, unless Foreman is out on a complete bike ride, we have two claims on the 18th by the British with no loss from the Germans, while we have one German loss on the 17th without any claims from any British source.... Since the Germans at least say it was enemy fire which destroyed the Heinkel we most certainly are talking about he same fight, but which side has bungled up the date??
Cheers
Stig