Luftwaffe Long Range in Atlantic Summer 1942

[dp_burke]

hello everyone,

could I ask for comments on the following item.

In relation to an RAF Ferry Command aircraft loss in the North Atlantic during the summer of 1942, what was the possibilities of Luftwaffe long range aircraft meeting with a seeking to shoot down aircraft during this time. I'm thinking of the North Atlantic region and around Ireland, up to Iceland as such.

Had Condor activities dropped at this stage of the war? Would such activity be Ju290's & He177's at this time.

My reason for asking is in accounting for Ferry Command aircraft lost in 1942 on their delivery flights, I would take it for granted that these were losses due to technical faults, fuel starvation etc.

I'm trying to discount the likelyhood that such aircraft MIGHT be shot down. Would a long range luftwaffe claim appear in such lists as Tony Woods website for example - Going to check this in greater detail now!

I am aware of activity over the Bay of Biscay but further north I'm wondering about.

Regards

Dennis