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Originally Posted by Alex Smart
Hello,
From the Tony Woods files I find the following for 1943.
13 July
Two Beaufighter claims, one each for Wies and Stuckler of JG27.
8 October
Two B25 "Mitchell" claims, one each for Rodel and Hoppe of JG27
One "Manchester" by Stuckler of JG27.
30 October
One Beaufighter claim by Loffler of JG27.
3 November
One B26 " Marauder" claim by Culemann of JG27.
Perhaps for 30 October
Beaufighter 47 Sqn - JM317 - Hayter and Harrer, both RNZAF.
And possibly for 24 January 44
Two Beaufighter losses,
Both of 227 Sqn, JL905 and EL270.
No Baltimore so far.
All for now
Alex
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Hello,
Perhaps for 30 October - Beaufighter 47 Sqn - JM317 - Perhaps not!
30/10/1943
No.47 Sqn RAF
Beaufighter X JM317 'S'
Detailed to escort two B-25's* which were to attack shipping in Naxos harbour. Shot down by flak. Crew evaded via Turkey.
131482 F/O (Pilot) William Edward 'Bill' HAYTER RAFVR - R.T.U., Evaded via Turkey.
1187249 W/O (Nav.) Thomas Joseph HARPER RAFVR - R.T.U., Evaded via Turkey (of 603 Sqn)
* B-25's from 321BG/446BS - one lost (42-64579 - MACR 1137)
Subject to correction, which is welcomed.
Col.