FAA claimed 2 Ju88s Dunkirk 1940

[Brian]

Hi guys

On 29 May 1940, a Roc of 806 Squadron was credited with shooting down a Ju88, the type's only air victory. Can we confirm the claim?

Also, on 2 June 1940, a Skua of 806 Squadron claimed a Ju88. Again, can we confirm this?

Cheers
Brian

[Alex Smart]

Hello Brian,
From "FAA Aircraft 1939 to 1945" by Air Britain.
For 29th May 40, Skua - on page 37 "806 Sqn Manston ( "C", "M" & "Q" ), left at 1610, shot down a Ju88 attacking a convoy 3m NE of Ostend another damaged & losing height".
806 Sqn's three Skua's may have been in the following numbers-
L2879, L2887, L2902, L2904, L2929, L2965, L3004, L3011, L3013, L3015, L3016, L3018.

For 2 June 40, Roc ? - May have been in this group - L3065, L3102, L3105, L3118, L3156.
From "Squadrons of the FAA" also Air Britain -
Page 148
"Formed at Worthy Down on 1st February 1940 with 8 Skuas and 4 Rocs.Moving to Scotland, in May took part in bombing ops against shipping and oil tanks at Bergen, Norway. Returned south to cover Dunkirk evacuation. The Rocs were replaced by Fulmars in June".
Codes were "L6A", "L6B" etc etc.Skua II, L3012 was "L6K" and Roc I L3105 was "L6R".
On page 149 "Hatson - 1 May 40; Worthy Down - 26 May 40; Detling(Dt9) [ 9 a/c detached ?] - 7-31 May 40;HMS Illustrious 11 June 40.
Page 386 - "Detling - Lodger facilities provided by 16 Group during 1940/41".
Page 387 - "Manston - Lodger facilities from RAF 12 Group in WW2".
Not much but hope it is of some use to you.

All the best
Alex

[Brian]

Thanks Alex,

But it was the possible Ju88 losses on which I require information!

Cheers
Brian

[Chris Goss]

Maybe post on the Luftwaffe site if it is Ju 88 details you are after but surely you have BofF T&N which gives the possibility of it being from 9/LG 1 on 29 May & no matches for 2 Jun 40?