FW187s and Me210s over Dieppe???

[Steve Brew]

Is it possible that FW187s and Me210s were operating in the skies over Dieppe in August 1942?

41 Squadron's ORB states that pilots spotted in a gap in the clouds what they thought was either an FW187 or Me210, but I am extremely doubtful whether this was actually the case. I think it was more likely a mis-identification of a Do217.

Would I be correct in making such a statement?

Thanks
Steve

[George Hopp]

Apparently 3 Me 210s appeared over Dieppe, of one returned to base damaged. But, that's a WAG. Hopefully someone else will have a more detailed note on that day.

[Steve Brew]

Thanks George. Er, 'a WAG'?

[Chris Goss]

Steve

It is possible that Me 210s of 16/KG 6 made an appearance over Dieppe but no positive evidence

Chris

[NickM]

Originally Posted by Steve Brew

Thanks George. Er, 'a WAG'?

Steve:

I'm of the opinion stands for 'Wild @ss Guess'---I've heard it referred to as a
SWAG: Scientific Wild @ss Guess;

nickm

[Steve Brew]

Thanks Chris and Nick

It looks like I might have to leave the ORB's statement on the sighting alone and not make any conclusions on what it may or may not really have been.

Thanks
Steve

[Nick Beale]

There was this recent thread on claims and losses over Dieppe that may help: http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=13783