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Re: September 23,1940 picture?
Hello,
Victory Claims vol 1 has 72 Sqn F/L. L. H. Cosby and Sgt. N. V. Glew As Spitfire pilots who shared a Bf109 as destroyed off Folkestone 10.00.
From "The Blitz then and now" vol2
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Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 (1969). Sortied to cover withdrawal of bombers returning from an attack on England and intercepted by No 72 Squadron Spitfires.
Severely damaged in attacks by F/L. I. H. Cosby and Sgt. N. V. Glew and ditched in the Channel between Folkestone Railway Pier and Copt Point 10.00 am. Uffz F. Dilthey wounded in the shoulder also suffered a broken leg but supported in the water by a soldier who swam out to him and helped him into a fishing boat. Aircraft 2+- lost.
Alex
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