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Re: Loss of a Ju 88 of Wekusta 1 off Norway on 22 November 1943
Herewith the combat report as written up on 22 November 1943:
Mosquito R/333 while returning from a shipping recc on the Norwegian Coast sighted a Junkers 88 - 1,000 yards away. Weather conditions extremely hazy and showery with patches of sunshine and 10/10ths cloud at 2,000 feet. The Ju 88 seemed to increase speed when it sighted the Mosquito, R/333 closed to a range of 600 yards of the enemy aircraft and opened fire with all guns. Pieces fell off the enemy aircraft, the starboard engine caught fire and the aircraft began a descent at an estimated 35 degrees glided into the sea and disappeared from pilot and observers view. The enemy did not return fire.
Kind Regards
Andy Bird
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