Loss of British aircraft off the island of Kos 1943

[Russell]

Sergey

There were at least four strikes on shipping off Kos on this day
0510 227 strike left for Kos and lost JM760 to Flak. Possibly claimed by UJ2102 which ship claimed one at 0745 or 0645 depending on what time source was being used, or there is another source saying the ship claimed at 1425.

0700 A joint strike by 46 and 89 Squadron left to attack shipping at Kos. Wg Cdr Reid of 46 was shot down, according to the 46 Sqn ORB by Flak, according to 89 Sqn he was shot down by an Ar 196. Both 89 Sqns aircraft were damaged but regained base.

Around mid day 46 and 227 sent out another patrol which encountered Ju 87s

46 Sqns next patrol left at 1325 and three of them were lost to either Flak or Arado's.

Regards

Russell