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Attack on Home Fleet 6 April 1940
Hi,
On the 9 April 1940 a formation of Ju88s and He111s atacked elements of the Home Fleet south of the Orkneys. They may have been escorting a couple of convoys at the time.
6 Sea Gladiators from 804 Sqn carried out an interception on these aircraft. Lt Cdr Cockburn claimed one He111 shot down while another three pilots claimed another between them.
One Sea Gladiator crashed on landing back at base, possibly due to damaged received during the combat.
Would anyone know where these Ju88s and He111s came from? Were there two losses? If so does anyone have details of these aircraft and crews?
I know this may be detailed in 'Fledgling Eagles' but my copy is unavailable at the moment.
Thanks for your help.
Alex
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