Bv138 losses in May 1944.

[Brian Bines]

Another site gives 0805hrs 6-5-1944 Sea area of Hustonvkien through Mosquito shot down Qu 7478/05 Ost ( Hustadvika and 06 Ost ?). Aircraft both of 2/SAGr.130 Ff of 310121 killed , B of 310124 wounded all other crewmen missing .

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In the KTB for Admiral Norwegen the following is mentioned for 6. May 1944:
08.04-08.30 Attack from 40-60 bombers and fighters against two southbound convoys in the sea area between Kristiansund town and the island of Gossen (which is Hustadvika) Three Luftwaffe aircraft were on escort duties for one of the convoys. Two BV 138 were shot down.
17.57 2 enemy aircraft carriers were observed together with one cruiser and 6 destroyers.

2.(F)/130 was stationed in Trondheim-Ilsvika seaplane station.

It seems that there may be aircraft from the two carriers that attacked, and no Mosquitos this time, or ????

[Brian Bines]

Scroll down to item 131 on http://www.naval-history.net/xDKWD-HF1944b.htm looks like FAA victories no Mosquitos

German ship losses SS Almora cargo, SS Saarburg tanker

Scroll down to operation Croquethttp://www.royalnavyresearcharchive....m#.WCWxdL1LMdc
For Wildcat claims of 898 Sqd for the two Bv 138s on 6th May

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Thank you Brian. Most valuable information and internet sites.
My BV 138 list has been adjusted accordingly.

[Nick Beale]

Attached are extracts from the Operational Watch Reports for 1 and 6 May (National Archives HW13/39).