73 Sqn 05.06.40

[robert]

Hi,

perhaps somebody could check if 73 Sqn did claim a Do 17 over France on 05.06.40?
TIA

Regards

Robert

[Ota Jirovec]

Hello Robert,

Yes, indeed they did, but the name of the successful pilot, time and location are unfortunately unknown. 73 Squadron was the only RAF unit to make a claim against Do 17 on this date.

Source: John Foreman, RAF Fighter Command Victory Claims of World War Two, Part I.

Hope this helps,

Ota

[robert]

Hi Ota,

a little bit :-))
Perhaps somebody will know more.
Thanks.

Regards

Robert

[Peter Cornwell]

Robert,

'B' Flight of No.73 Squadron (S/L More, F/O Kain, P/O McGaw, Sgt Friend, P/O Smith) were involved during a patrol 06.20 - 07.40 hours when Blue Section attacked a Do17 over Reims which was last seen gliding down with both engines stopped . Bf109s of 7./JG53 intervened and More & Kain both returned to Echemines with damage to their aircraft.

[Brian]

Hi Robert

Peter's Battle of France tome records S/Ldr More and F/Off Kain shooting down Do17P of 3.(F)/22 during a recce flights over Rheims, with Ltn Felge/Fw Rosser/Gfr Heims captured unhurt.

Trust you are well.
Cheers
Brian

[robert]

Ok Thanks.

Sorry that my question was wrongly constructed. I was after any further claim for Do 17.

Regards

Robert