Do17 of II/KG3 shot down 10 July 1940

[Brian]

Hi Peter

Thanks for the crew details.

This is what I have for 10 July regarding intruder/s over Wales around midday:

1121-1231 3 Spits from 92 Squadron (Kingcombe/Bartley/Barraclough) claimed Ju88 probable over Llanelly

1200-1318 2 Spits from 92 Squadron (Hill/Wright) He111 probable near Barry

1130+ S/Ldr JS O'Brien (on visit to Pembrey) took off in 92 Squadron Spitfire and claimed Do17 shot down/probable (according to Myles Duke-Woolley - date not confirmed but seems likely this was the incident)

Additionally, W/Cdr Ira Taffy Jones wrote about chasing a Ju88 in an unarmed Henley, at which he fired his Very pistol (see 'Tiger Squadron' p.225)

Any comments/corrections would be appreciated please.

Cheers
Brian

[Peter Cornwell]

Brian,

My own notes (extracted from No.92 Squadron ORB) are as follows:

11.30 Green 2 WILLIAMS patrolling Barry saw Ju88 in AA but lost it in cloud. Then sighted an He111 which he attacked. He reported a large piece blown off the top of the fuselage & starboard engine smoking before it spiralled into cloud.

11.40 Red Section (R1 KINGCOMBE, R2 BARTLEY, & R3 BARRACLOUGH) were patrolling base (flying independently) & each of them attacked a Ju88 that had bombed Pembrey. All made separate attacks but no claim was made as it was lost in cloud.

Strangely, I made no note of the other engagements you mention, but the 'Taffy' Jones' account is well known to me.