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Re: NJG 6 during night July 21/22 1944
Hello Michal,
the third (and last) Wellington lost over the Czech territory that night was LN699 (C) of 70 Sqn which crashed-landed near Semín in Přelouč area. Complete crew of Lt. N.K. Weekes taken POW. Allegedly victim of Oblt. Helmut Schulte of III./NJG 6.
The other losses were:
Wellington MK. X, LN808, QT-B, 142 Sqn, disappeared already en-route to targe, possibly near St. Pölten area. The complete crew of P/O E. Golloway listed as MIA. Possibly victim of Oblt. Josef Kraft of III./NJG 6.
Wellington Mk. X, LP301, BL-A, 40 Sqn, crashed due to mechanical trouble in the Adriatic sea, complete crew of Sgt R. Bodley baled out off Porto San Giorgio and rescued.
Liberator Mk. VI EW167(B), 34 Sqn SAAF, crashed near Klagenfurt, crew of Lt. K.A. Patton KIA.
Source: J. Rajlich, Mustangy nad Protektorátem
Hope this helps a little,
Ota
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