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Re: 152 Sqn on 11.8.40
Hi,
many thanks. So the up for the later mission was 12.50 hrs. And down? Best regards Robert |
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Re: 152 Sqn on 11.8.40
I estimated it at 14.00, as there are no 541 entries, this is based roughly on the 541 times of the Blenheims of 604, which do exist: 12.50-14.15.
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Re: 152 Sqn on 11.8.40
Hi Robert,
If it helps, herewith are transcripts of the 604 Squadron ORBs and Intelligence Report for 11 August. ORB Form 541 - Remarks Operations - Active operations Source for Data: The National Archives AIR 27/2082/22 ORB Form 540 - Summary of Events - August 11 Airfield: Middle Wallop - Two Blenheims of No.604 Squadron detailed to investigate enemy seaplane, found it to be a Heinkel 59 in sea 30 miles from French coast with engines running. No.604 Squadron set it on fire. There were two German rescue ships of 30 and 150 tons and a small rubber boat. Three Spitfires of No.152 Squadron acting as an escort at 4,000 feet were attacked by six Messerschmitts 109. Enemy casualties – 1 Heinkel 59, 2 Messerschmitts 109 seriously damaged. Our casualties Nil. Four Night Fighter patrols; 6 hours 25 minutes. Source for Data: The National Archives AIR 27/2082/21 604 SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE REPORT Two Blenheims of No.604 Squadron detailed to investigate enemy seaplane, found it to be a Heinkel 59 in sea 30 miles from French coast with engines running. No.604 Squadron set it on fire. There were two German rescue ships of 30 and 150 tons and a small rubber boat. Three Spitfires of No.152 Squadron acting as an escort at 4,000 feet were attacked by six Messerschmitts 109. Source for Data: BOB Combat Archive, Parry, 2016, Vol. 3, Pg. 314 |
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Re: 152 Sqn on 11.8.40
Another example of a poorly maintained F540 I am afraid which begs the question what else is missing from other F540s?
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Re: 152 Sqn on 11.8.40
Hi all,
many thanks for these details. Best regards Robert |
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