Operation Archery 27/12/41

[Steve49]

Were four He111's lost during operations against this Commando raid? The supporting RAF suffered heavy losses; out of 42 aircraft taking part, 11 failed to return (seven Blenhiem's, two Hampdens and two Beaufighters), but I don't have any comfirmation of the actual Luftwaffe losses, any ideas?

Thanks for any help

Steve

[Laurent Rizzotti]

In my files I have:

_ two total losses: 1 He 111 of I./KG 26 shot down by 236 Sqn (1 WIA), 1 He 115 of 1/KüGr 406 shot down by British AA (crew OK).

_ five damaged AC: 1 He 111 of Stab KG 26 by 236 Sqn (30%), 3 Bf 109 of 3./JG 77 against Blenheim of 114 Sqn (45%, 45% and 20%) and 1 Ju 88 of 1.(F)/120 hit by another Luftwaffe AC (25%).

[Steve49]

Laurent

Thanks for that information and the quick response.

Regards

Steve Pegge