Biscay incident 2 August 1943

[Roundway]

Thank you Chris. I regret not having read your book, although I've been advised it does include a reference to the incident. My interest arises from the fact I am listing all the incidents that cost Meteorological Air Observers (MAO) their lives. When I saw a reference to one of the crew of this aircraft on another forum I needed to look a little deeper, as I had no MAO casualty for this day. In fact, although the aircraft was on a routine met reconnaissance flight, there was no MAO, the met work was being done by the navigator (a not unusual procedure at this time).

From the position given, the Hampden must have been close to the end of its outbound leg and preparing to make an ascent to 18000 ft. My hope was that someone on this forum might have access to the combat reports (if they exist) of the two German pilots.

I believe this was the only met reconnaissance aircraft lost through enemy action.

Brian