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Old 22nd July 2016, 23:10
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149 Squadron July 1940

Hi guys

Another for the experts!

On the night of 19/20 July, the crew of a 149 Squadron Wellington claimed two night fighters shot down (according to Larry Donnelly's The Other Few

I've a copy of 149's ORB for July, and it gives no indication of which crew. Can anyone help, please?

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Old 23rd July 2016, 10:40
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Re: 149 Squadron July 1940

Hi Brian

It seems claims were made by 2 crews.

3 Group Appendices
Captain Sgt Sayers: Attacked by ME.110 over North Sea at 14000' E.A. believed shot down.
Captain F/O G-Jones: Attacked by ME.110 over North Sea on outward journey. Burst by rear gunner point blank range. E.A. dived towards sea.

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Old 23rd July 2016, 12:13
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Re: 149 Squadron July 1940

Many thanks Peter

I've now been able to establish crews/serial numbers etc, but now seek more on Sgt Sayers and his gunner Sgt Cannon (Wellington R3164).

Does anyone have first names/initials for these two?

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