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Old 28th October 2016, 00:33
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Re: ATTACK ON FW 200 22 JUL 43

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Originally Posted by Rainer View Post
Hi Chris

"F.W. sighted in 046°35'N, 012°05'W at 1020. Engaged by Martlet without result." (ARCHER, 22/1057B to CinC Plymouth)

The escort carrier HMS ARCHER was operating with Escort Group B.5 in support of the "Musketry" patrols over the Bay of Biscay, so the Martlets were probably from 892 Squadron FAA.
Can confirm: 892 Sqdn embarked on Battler and Archer

Andy B
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