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24th April 2008, 17:17
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Re: 1 Sqn on 16 August 1940
Stukas took off at about noon - 1200. Tangmere was reputedly attacked at about 1300. II/JG27 claims were at 1315 over IoW, III/JG27 at 1320 over Portsmouth, II/JG53 at 1335 at unknown location, I/JG2 (Wick) at 1335 East of Portsmouth. Tim's log book filed at the time states 1340. This makes a logical sequence.
43 and 601 Sqns were attacked at about 1300-1320 thus fitting to JG27 claims. 602 Sqn was also hit, but at unspecified time. My guess is that 1 Sqn was scrambled before the German attack, gained height and was kept in the reserve flying around, and only then send to join the battle. 
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