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Circumstances of loss of 311 Squadron Wellington L7788, 23/24.9.1940

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26th January 2018, 09:08

Faenor

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Re: Circumstances of loss of 311 Squadron Wellington L7788, 23/24.9.1940

Hi,

based on info from pilot after WWII, cca 30 minutes after they leave target Berlin, the machine starts to lose height and the right engine oil probably some hit from flak.

MAybe are more info about in the book, which is mentioned in last reply of this topic and maybe somebody can check
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=18923

More photos of this machine:
http://www.modelari.org/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=622

Faenor

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