Hurricanes June 1940 France

[Brian]

Hi guys

I am endeavouring to establish which German units were engaged with RAF Hurricanes in France June 1940:

2 June: 2 Hurricanes of 501 Sqn were shot down near Hallenpourt circa 0850; 1./JG27 claimed 2 'Spitfires' west of Dunkirk at about the right time.

9 June: 2 Hurricanes of 501 Sqn shot down near Abbeville. Combat with 3/LG2?

10 June: Hurricane of 501 Sqn shot down near Le Mans by Bf109.

11 June: Hurricane of 111 Sqn shot down by Bf109 near Montreuil.

14 June: Hurricanes of 242 Sqn claimed 6 Bf109s shot down.

15 June: Hurricane of 73 Sqn shot down by Bf109

Any help appreciated. Many thanks
Brian

[John Beaman]

Brian:

I am presumming you checked ATB's Battle Of France?

[Bernard]

Hi Brian,
No 501 Squadron didn't meet any EA on the 2nd of June.The loss of two Hurricanes that you mention occured on the 3rd of June P/Os Hairs and Sylvester. And I don't know wich german unit was involved.
Best regards.

Bernard.

[Bernard]

Brian,
2 No 501 Squadron Hurricanes were lost on the 8 of june not 9. Sgt Lewis killed.

Regards.

Bernard.

[Bernard]

Brian,
On the 15th of June Alex Mc Nay No 73 Squadron is missing. His disparation remains a mistery for during his last patrol there had been not any enemy activity.

Bernard.

[Brian]

Many thanks Bernard,

I shall be visiting the National Archives shortly to re-check the records.

Cheers
Brian