269 Sqdn Anson combat with Do.18. 19 Sept. 1939

[Chris Goss]

We are getting confused. 606 (code 7T) flew Do 17s. 906 (code 8L) was flying Do 18s. Do 18 combats logged by CC were 5 Sep (224 Sqn), 12 Sep (224 Sqn), 19 Sep (269 Sqn), 26 Sep (224 Sqn ), 29 Sep (224 Sqn). I can see no mention of 612 Sqn so would suggest Sep 39 is pulled at the NA?

[Chris Goss]

True but 8L=906 not 606. Yes-I suggest you look at the Sep 39 F540

[Seaplanes]

To clear any confusion the following units were equipped with Do 18's on 19.09.1939
2./106 in Norderney code M2+ - K and remained the same after 25.10.39 with the same unit code and Staffel letter.
2./506 in Hörnum code M7+ - K on 25.10.39 redesignated 1./406 with unit code K6 and Staffel letter H.
2./306 in Hörnum code K6+ - K on 25.10.39 redesignated 3./406 with unit code K6 and Staffel letter L.
2./606 in Hörnum code 8L+ - K on 25.10.39 redesignated 2./906 with unit code 8L and Staffel letter K.
2./406 in List code S4+ -K remained with the same designation after 25.10.39 but given the new unit code for Gruppe 406 K6 and Staffel letter K.

Still confused ??

[bill norman]

Chris,
According to website www.ww2.dk, 2./606 had Do.18 at Hörnum during the date in question; 2./906 didn't acquire Do.18 until October 1939. Seems to be at odds with your view? Rather like Stig and Shores, I thought that www.ww2.dk was a highly dependable site. All I want is the truth and am willing to be persuaded...

I don't understand your last sentence. Do you mean that the 612 Sqdn file for Sept. '39 should be examined at the NA?

Bill

[bill norman]

Stig,
It would be a pity if we 'fell at the last fence'. If someone out there has a copy of the KTB for 2./606 for September 1939, I would be very pleased if they would look at the entry for 19 September 1939 and let us know what it says.

Bill
(website: www.billnorman.co.uk)