V-1 flying bombs

[George Hopp]

Both crew members survived and were told by RAF brass that they collided with a V-2. Wieczorek and Ostrowski were credited with destroying a V-2.

Do you really mean V-2? Perhaps V-1, but destroying a V-2 would truly have been something!! In fact, it would have been unique.

[Mieszko]

Hello George,

Yup, V-2 it is. In the 307 Sqn history "Przez ciemnie nocy" (Through the dark of night) by Andrzej R. Janczak (pgs 256-257) there is a detailed account of the incident, and later in the same book 307 Sqn is credited with one He111/V-1, and one V-2. In Robert Gretzyngier's book, 307 Sqn is also credited with a V-2.

Cheers,
Mieszko

[Stig Jarlevik]

Dear Mieszko

This is very confusing!
According to Foreman and his book Fighter Command War Diaries, 307 Sq is not even mentioned on this day!! He does not give credit to anything from 307Sq that day. No victory and no loss!!

Luckily I can verify that MV542 is listed as having hit an "object" in the sky on the 12th (RAF Aircraft series by Air Britain)

The main question is however HOW it was determined that they were hit by a V-2 rocket and how the "Brass" was able to verify that!! Can anyone verify this from PRO files??

Cheers
Stig

[Mieszko]

Hello Stig,

The only information I have is from the two books I mentioned. Where, when, how the RAF determined what the Mosquito hit beats me. I'll leave it to the historians/researchers to fill in the details.

Cheers,
Mieszko