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3rd April 2008, 13:23
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Wellesley loss, 223 Sqdn, 16/06/1940, Eritrea?
Who can tell me more about:
Type: Vickers Wellesley Serial number: ?, OA-? Operation: ? Lost: 16/06/1940 Leading Aircraftman John J. Dixon, RAF 532692, 223 Sqdn., age 22, 16/06/1940, missing - Alamein Memorial Pilot Officer Michael T.E. Jenkins, RAF 40832, 223 Sqdn., age 23, 16/06/1940, missing - Alamein Memorial Was 223 Squadron part of 254 Wing? I guess more regarding this a/c can be found in Gunby/Temple, 'RAF Bomber Losses in the Middle East and Mediterranean Vol I.', which is unfortunately not in my possession. Regards, Bart
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3rd April 2008, 13:43
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Re: Wellesley loss, 223 Sqdn, 16/06/1940, Eritrea?
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I guess more regarding this a/c can be found in Gunby/Temple, 'RAF Bomber Losses in the Middle East and Mediterranean Vol I.', which is unfortunately not in my possession. [/quote] Not a lot to add Bart. 16 June 1940. 223 Squadron. Wellesley I L2694. Op: Gura. Crew. P/O. M T E. Jenkins + LAC. J J. Dixon + Took off 1635 hrs, Summit. Believed shot down by flak. The two crew are commemorated on the Alamein Memorial. RAF Bomber Losses in the Middle East and Mediterranean. Vo.1 - Gunby / Temple. Regards Peter
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3rd April 2008, 15:29
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Re: Wellesley loss, 223 Sqdn, 16/06/1940, Eritrea?
Thanks Peter,
It's more than I knew, so I am quite happy with this info. Regards, Bart
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3rd April 2008, 20:40
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Re: Wellesley loss, 223 Sqdn, 16/06/1940, Eritrea?
Hi Bart
A small addition from "Dust Clouds in the Middle East" by Chris Shores puts the location of this loss as over Difein Is which, with Gura, was an objective of the raid Regards Dick
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3rd April 2008, 21:07
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Re: Wellesley loss, 223 Sqdn, 16/06/1940, Eritrea?
Hello Dick,
Thanks! Regards, Bart
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RAF, FAA, RAAF, RCAF, RNZAF and SAAF Losses 10/05/1940 - 30/06/1940 Belgian Losses in the Netherlands, May/June 1940 French Losses in the Netherlands, May 1940
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