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Re: 5 December 1944 raid to Hamm/Soest
5 Spitfires of 412 Sqn took off to attack a target S of Coesfeld. Due to cloud the results of bombing were not observed. On the way back to base 50 plus Me109s were encountered S of Wesel.
F/O Murray 2 destroyed and 2 probables, F/L Banks 2 probables.
1 Spitfire missing F/O Githero had one probable
Therefore just in the area. 50 plus 109s must have come as a nice surprise to five Spitfires
Regarding Ramrod 1394
100 plus (Fw190/Me109s) E/a were seen at 18,000ft by 91 Sqn which attacked e/a head on claiming 3-0-1 (two of which resulted from a mid-air collision). 316 Sqn sighted 4 plus Fw190s E of Emmerich and also 8 plus Me109s. Attacks were abortive. Spitfires of 504 Sqn chased an Fw190 and an Me109 which were attacking a Lancaster over Hamm
Taken from Fighter Command daily summary
Martin
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