Claims by 605 Squadron 1943

[phasselgren]

Hi,

I have some questions regarding claims by 605 Squadron during 1943.

Claim 13.02.43 (night 13-14), Pilot S/L Mack, 1 damaged Do 217 at Evreux A/F
According to Tony Wood’s Combats & Casualties Lists he flew a Boston lll but according RAF Figheter Command Victory Claims of WW2 by John Foreman it should be a Mosquito. Which is correct?

For following claims I need help with the name of the pilots and if possible also aircraft serial numbers and codes.
Claim 13.07.43 (night 12-13), 1 damaged Do 217, Eindhoven
Claim 14.07.43 (night 13-14), 1 destroyed Do 217, Eindhoven
Claim 26.07.(night 25-26), 1 destroyed Do 217, Soesterberg
Claim 26.07.43 (night 25-26), 1 damaged Do 217, Eindhoven

Thanks in advance
Peter

[Bruce Lander]

Hi Peter,

13/7/43 S/Ldr Mack / F.Sgt W.Harrison - Do.217 Dam

13/7/43 F/O R.R.Smart / F/O P.D.Wood - Do.217M-1 (U5+CK) of 2/KG2

26/07/43 F/Lt C.E.Knowles - Do.217M-1 (U5+KL) of 3/KG2

26/07/43 S/Ldr Mack / F.Sgt W.Harrison - Do217 Dam

sources - "We Never Slept" by I.Piper
"Mosquito" by Martin Bowman

Sorry no details of serials

Cheers

Bruce Lander

[phasselgren]

Hi Bruce,

Thank you for this help. Is it correct if I assume that the claim in February was made flying a Boston?

Cheers
Peter Hasselgren

[Bruce Lander]

Hi Peter

as 605 converted to Mosquitoes in March 42 I would agree with you.

Cheers

Bruce

[phasselgren]

Ok, once again thanks

Cheers
Peter
PS
May I ask if you have a release date for Diver! Diver! Diver!

[Frank Olynyk]

The February claim of Mack was on Boston III W8770 coded UP-S. From the ORB and CR: Air 50/169-222&224.

Frank.

[Bruce Lander]

Hi Peter,

Brian tells me "Diver" is at the printers so it should be imminent

Cheers

Bruce

[phasselgren]

Hi,

Frank: Thank you for the help
Bruce: Good news, I´m looking forward to read the book

Cheers
Peter