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Old 24th July 2022, 13:57
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Italian loss June 10th 1943, Mediterranean?

Hello everyone

The 14 Squadron O.R.B. records that on June 10th 1943, Marauder FK144 claimed an 'S.M.82' as follows:

10.40 LCTY 3052 – sighted 1 S.M.82 course 90. Marauder attacked from astern and S.M.82 turned to starboard and lost height and dived into the water. 2 of the crew were seen in dinghy.

Phil Listeman's book 'The Martin Marauder Mk.I' states:
"FK144...shot down an Italian SM.82 (or more probably an SM.79) on the return flight from Blida. The Italians tried to escape by diving towards the sea to gain speed but the Marauder had a clear speed advantage and closed on the port side of the SM.82. The Marauder’s turret gunner was easily able to follow the Italian aircraft and with a few well placed shots sent the Italian into [the] sea"

A couple of questions, if any one can help.

Where exactly is 'LCTY 3052', and is there a recorded Italian loss to tie in with this claim?

Many thanks

Simon
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