Re: 99 Squadron Wellington X losses
7 Sept, '43, Wellington 'T' forced to ditch due to engine failure.
8 Oct, Wellington swung on take-off and crashed into a ditch, bombs exploded, crew killed.
25 Nov, one Wellington avoided climbing attack from a twin-engined fighter, but another a/c crashed out of fuel.
28 Nov, one Wellington, 'A' failed to return from attack on Insein.
17 June, '44, fleeing Palel after an alert, Sqn Ldr Ennis 'cut the corner' rather than heading for the safety of the air corridor and flew into the path of Ki-43s (5oth or 204th) and fell in flames at 1215, crashing in enemy-held territory, crew of five all killed.
After 15 Aug, 99 Sq stood down before retraining on B-24s.
203 and 215 Sq. also few Wellingtons in the area. Hope this helps.
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