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Claims over Malta 11 May 1942
Has anyone confirmed who might have shot down the Geschwader Kommodore of JG 53 off Gozo this day? Claims appear confused & Von Maltzahn baled out but was quickly rescued
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Re: Claims over Malta 11 May 1942
It would appear that he was a victim of 185, 601 or 603 Sqns that evening. Between 1858 and 1934 hrs, a Do 24 with heavy escort was seen north of the island, presumably there to pick him up. Names I can see are
Flt Lt Booth 109 prob Flt Lt D. ***as 109 dest Sqn Ldr John Bisdee (601 Sqn ) 109 prob Plt Off McKay 109 dam Last edited by Chris Goss; 14th November 2017 at 10:37. |
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