824 Squadron losses on 20 July 1940 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Håkan · #1 25th October 2005, 21:27

Hej Stig,

My sources is "Taranto la Pearl Harbour Italiana" by Gustavo Ottolenghi (a former officer in the Italian Navy), which I've been supplied by through a Italian colleauge.

It seems that at least one Swordfish was lost in the area of Tobruk harbour since that in the history of the 50o Stormo (at the time based at Tobruk T2), a was captured after an attack of the harbour in July.

Best wishes/Håkan

Stig Jarlevik · #2 26th October 2005, 20:23

Thanks Håkan

Yes indeed the crew of the 700Sq Swordfish loss was the one taken POW.
Does 50 St records claim they shot it down??

Cheers
Stig

Håkan · #3 29th October 2005, 16:23

Hello again,

No, the 50o Stormo didn't claim the Swordfish. Iit seems that according to Italian sources it was captured between 15 and 20 July, i.e. on 20 July to correspond with the 700 Sq. loss.
I haven't found any corresponding Italian fighter claim so it might have been shot down/damaged by Italian AA or suffered engine problems.

Best wishes/Håkan

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