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Beaufighter crash 15/16 August 1943
Can anyone help with some information on an engagement between a Beaufighter of 141 Squadron and (possibly) a HE 177 on the night of 15/16 August 1943. I believe there was a Lancaster raid on Milan that night. The RAF crew bailed out and were captured near Flamanville in Normandy. The Heinkel may also have been shot down and I would be grateful if anyone has any information. I have a fascinating account of the engagement and aftermath from the Beaufighter navigator whose name I do not know yet. The Beaufighter pilot's first name was Robbie, but that is all I know at present. Erich Brown helped me to find the pilot who shot down my great uncle in 1944 (Hauptmann Roekker) and I was most grateful for that exchange of emails. Unfortunately due to computer crash I do not have Erich's contact details any longer. Many thanks
Peter Steer, Salisbury UK
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