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10 Sqn Whitley claim, Weimar, Aug 16/17 1940
Hello
On the night of August 16/17 1940, Whitley P4993 ZA-V claimed a Bf-110 shot down near Weimar. The ORB has the following:
Whitley P4993
Up: 20.39
Down: 04.45
This crew attacked the primary target ["Zeiss works, Zena" (presumably Jena?)] successfully from a height of 6,500 feet with runs N.W. to S.E and S.E. to N.W. Four fires were seen on the target after the attacks. This aircraft shot down a Me.110 at Weimar. This aircraft took off from Weimar to attack our aircraft – this was witnessed by F/O Prior’s crew (D.T.200). Three bursts from Whitley P.4993’s rear turret were sufficient to cause the ME.110 to crash. No damage was sustained by our aircraft. No A.A. fire or searchlights were encountered. Some balloons were sighted at 10,000 feet 25 miles North East of Hamm. Clouds were 8/9/10ths at 10,000 feet over the target area. The one long delay bomb hung up.
Is there a possible Luftwaffe loss or damaged aircraft that matches this claim?
Many thanks,
Simon
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