RAF losses 06.06.40

[Peter Cornwell]

Robert,

Here is what I have on RAF FIGHTER COMMAND losses on June 6, 1940:

17 Squadron, Hawkinge Blenheim escort

Hurricane P3360. Believed that shot down by Lt von Perthes of 3.(J)/LG2 in combat east of Abbeville 10.10 a.m. Sgt S. H. Holman missing. Aircraft lost.
Last seen under attack by Bf109s 20 miles east of Abbeville, no trace of Holman was ever reported found and he has no known grave.

111 Squadron, Hawkinge Blenheim escort

Hurricane P2885. Engine set alight in combat in attacks by Oberlt Kijewski and Uffz Heckmann of 5./JG3 over Abbeville 10.10 a.m. Sgt R. J. W. Brown baled out, returned with injured thigh. Aircraft a write-off.

151 Squadron, Manston Wing patrol Abbeville – Amiens

Hurricane. Forced-landed near Rouen damaged in attack by Bf109 and possibly that claimed by Fw Bauer of 7./JG3 west of Aumale 3.10 p.m. F/O C. F. Atkinson unhurt. Aircraft repairable returned later.