Wellington(s) damaged in air combat over Schleswig-Holstein 11-12 May 1941?

[Theo Boiten]

Dear all,

I am looking for any info on one, perhaps two, Wellingtons that were damaged in air combat with German night fighters over Schleswig-Holstein on 11-12 May 1941, ca. 01.15-01.45 hrs.

Any help/info much appreciated!

Cheers, Theo

[RSwank]

Possibilities?

https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/224953

https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/224967

[Theo Boiten]

Thanks Richard, but these two were both lost on the previous night, and I'm looking for a/c that returned damaged on 11-12 May 1941. These were four Wellingtons Cat A and AC damaged in fighter attacks, and a Whitley Cat. B damaged (reportedly due to Flak).

Cheers, Theo

[Chris Goss]

Of interest I have Schoenherr's silver abschuss cups for his kills 9 May 41 (Wellington) and 11 May 41 (Blenheim)

[Theo Boiten]

Interesting Chris! Both of Schönherr's Abschüsse were confirmed. Cheers, Theo

[MW Giles]

Possibilities

40 Sqn Wellington T2911 - attacked 8 times by Me110 night fighter near Heide Cat B

58 Sqn Whitley Z6659 - hit flak, part of crew baled out off Texel Cat B

311 Sqn Wellington R1021/W - damaged by flak Cat A

311 Sqn Wellington T2971/H - damaged by fighter, bellylanded East Wretham Cat Ac

75 Sqn Wellington R1589 - attacked by intruder off Cromer Cat Ac

Martin

[Theo Boiten]

Hello Martin,

Thanks a lot for sharing these interesting and helpful details.

I would like to have the details from the 311 Squadron ORB/Combat Report(s) for the two Wellingtons of 311 Sqn that returned damaged, can you supply me with these?

Cheers and thanks, Theo

[MW Giles]

Hello Theo

I do not have any more than what is in the ORB which you can download

Having done some extra reading I come to the conclusion that T2971 was damaged by flak and belly landed East Wretham

Another a/c, possibly R1532 which went to Dieppe, had an encounter with a fighter and apparently returned unscathed after jetissoning over the sea.

Martin

[Theo Boiten]

Thanks for that Martin -much appreciated!

Cheers, Theo