Walruses again - Battle of Britain - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Brian · #1 21st June 2007, 17:06

Hi guys

While the water is still running hot, can anyone throw any light on the following Battle of Britain casualties?

Walrus attacked and shot down on 7 October1940, believe off south coast. Fate of crew unknown. Who was the attacker?

Another Walrus was attacked, on 27 October, by a Do17 - pilot wounded. Any idea which Dornier unit/crew involved?

Cheers
Brian

robert · #2 21st June 2007, 17:59

Hi Brian,

I think that Olt.Siegried Bethke from the 2/JG2 attacked Walrus from 765 FAA flown by Lt.M.C.Hoskins over La Manche and claimed it shot down.

Regards

Robert

Brian · #3 21st June 2007, 18:06

Hi Robert

What a great team we make - I ask the questions and you provide the answers! Many thanks once gain.

Cheers
Brian

Gordon Raddock · #4 22nd June 2007, 00:12

Hi Brian and Robert

Bethke's claim on 7 October 1940 was for a Blenheim (his 8th). Was this misidentification of the Walrus?

Cheers
Gordon

robert · #5 22nd June 2007, 08:42

Hi,

he claimed not Blenheim but Botha so I think it was misidentification of Walrus.

Regards

Robert

Brian · #6 23rd June 2007, 12:07

Hi guys

Most interesting. Does anyone know the serial numbers of the two Walruses in question?

Cheers
Brian

Gordon Raddock · #7 23rd June 2007, 23:32

Hi Robert

Thanks for the clarification. Much appreciated.

Cheers
Gordon

James A Pratt III · #8 26th June 2007, 22:57

On 27 Oct 40 could the Walrus have been attacked by a Bf 110? Many Allied pilots confused the Do17 with the Bf110 during the 1939-1940 period.

Brian · #9 26th June 2007, 23:16

Hi James

You could be correct although I haven't found a suitable Bf110 claim as yet.

Cheers
Brian

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