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5th June 2014, 12:19
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Re: F/O A.J.O. Jeffrey 2 He115s 19 July 1940
The loss documented by Frank MASON on 19 July 1940 was lost five days earlier:
3./KüFlGr. 906 Heinkel He115C-1 (2763). Failed to return from mine-laying sortie over the Thames Estuary and capsized attempting forced-landing at sea north of Juist, cause unknown. FF Lt zur See Dr Gerhard Steinert and BO Oberlt zur See Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt both killed, BF Fw Hermann Plundtke missing. Aircraft 100% write-off. 
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5th June 2014, 15:10
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Re: F/O A.J.O. Jeffrey 2 He115s 19 July 1940
Laying mines in daylight seems a very risky venture as well!
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5th June 2014, 15:16
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Re: F/O A.J.O. Jeffrey 2 He115s 19 July 1940
Hello,
Gerhard Huemmelchen mentions two 3./906 losses as a result of enemy action: 13.7. (1940) He 115 Feindeinwirkung. 19.7. (1940) He 115 Feindeinwirkung. Col.
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