RAF Claims 19 Oct 40

[Chris Goss]

In the afternoon of 19 Oct 40, a Do 17 of 8./KG 2 was damaged in combat over the Channel. The only possibility is Flt Lt Dennis David of 213 Sqn who claimed the destruction of a Ju 88 off Manston (way off 213's operating area). Can anyone help? The 213 ORB is dreadful and the Combat Report appears to be missing

[SteveR]

I'm sure you've already got this but just in case...

Flipping through Foreman's RAF Fighter Command Victory Claims Part One he lists F/L David's claim at 1110 hours.

Next listing (last for the day) is for a Ju 88 damaged by Sgt. H. Sharpley of 234 Squadron at 1340 hours SW Lands End.

[robert]

Hi,

at 12.00 hrs (German time) this bomber bombed Margate. Just afterwards it was attacked by 3 enemy fighters and damaged. I have F/L David claiming Ju 88 6 km N of Margate.

Regards

Robert

[Chris Goss]

Thanks all. Still a bit of a puzzle as what was David doing off Manston/Margate. No combat report & nothing in the F540

[dave gaydon]

Chris
If you look under Daniel 213 on NA site you will find F/Ltn David's CR for 19/10/40
according to his report he was directed after a practice flight with B Flight to take Blue section to investigate a plot over Manston

regards David

[Chris Goss]

David: Indeed it is and thanks for that. However, I note he never saw it crash into the sea.....