152 Sqn on 11.8.40

[robert]

Hi,

many thanks. So the up for the later mission was 12.50 hrs. And down?

Best regards

Robert

[Peter Cook]

I estimated it at 14.00, as there are no 541 entries, this is based roughly on the 541 times of the Blenheims of 604, which do exist: 12.50-14.15.

[Peter Cook]

Hi Robert,

If it helps, herewith are transcripts of the 604 Squadron ORBs and Intelligence Report for 11 August.

ORB Form 541 - Remarks
Operations - Active operations
Source for Data: The National Archives AIR 27/2082/22

ORB Form 540 - Summary of Events - August 11
Airfield: Middle Wallop - Two Blenheims of No.604 Squadron detailed to investigate enemy seaplane, found it to be a Heinkel 59 in sea 30 miles from French coast with engines running. No.604 Squadron set it on fire. There were two German rescue ships of 30 and 150 tons and a small rubber boat. Three Spitfires of No.152 Squadron acting as an escort at 4,000 feet were attacked by six Messerschmitts 109.
Enemy casualties – 1 Heinkel 59, 2 Messerschmitts 109 seriously damaged.
Our casualties Nil.
Four Night Fighter patrols; 6 hours 25 minutes.
Source for Data: The National Archives AIR 27/2082/21

604 SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE REPORT
Two Blenheims of No.604 Squadron detailed to investigate enemy seaplane, found it to be a Heinkel 59 in sea 30 miles from French coast with engines running. No.604 Squadron set it on fire. There were two German rescue ships of 30 and 150 tons and a small rubber boat. Three Spitfires of No.152 Squadron acting as an escort at 4,000 feet were attacked by six Messerschmitts 109.
Source for Data: BOB Combat Archive, Parry, 2016, Vol. 3, Pg. 314

[Chris Goss]

Another example of a poorly maintained F540 I am afraid which begs the question what else is missing from other F540s?

[robert]

Hi all,

many thanks for these details.

Best regards

Robert