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Old 21st April 2017, 22:32
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Re: 4-engined German aircraft shot down?

Hi Peter & Martin

Thanks guys

Martin - see following extract:

At 0300 hours Amiens-Glisy aerodrome was identified and found to be illuminated for night-flying. A large four-engined enemy aircraft was seen in the air and Squadron Leader McDougall decided to attack it before bombing the aerodrome. He rapidly overhauled the enemy and from close range Sergeant Gray opened fire. His first burst entered one of the port engines which immediately emitted smoke. He then fired two long bursts into the fuselage. The aircraft was seen to fall out of control and eventually it hit the ground and exploded. Squadron Leader McDougall then returned to Amiens-Glisy and bombed the aerodrome in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire.

PS: Further research would suggest this was in fact a Ju88 of III/KG1

Cheers
Brian

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