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Identify Whitley bomber 51 squadron
Hi all,
I found a picture of a captured Whitley bomber of the 51 Squadron, Who can help identify this bomber ? Thanks in advance, Michel |
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Re: Identify Whitley bomber 51 squadron
Hi Michel,
Is there perhaps a date known , perhaps written on the back of the picture? Best regards, Dirk |
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Re: Identify Whitley bomber 51 squadron
Dick,
Unfortunately nothings on the back...sorry |
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Re: Identify Whitley bomber 51 squadron
Hi Michel,
This is 51 Sqn Whitley K9048 MH-P, force-landed near Fuglegaarde, west of Glerup at 03.03 hrs after taking Flak hits from Luftwaffe Flak of 3. Flak Division, 23-24 April 1940. Do you own this picture? I'd be interested in a scan for the first volume of my new series of books! Cheers, Theo |
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Re: Identify Whitley bomber 51 squadron
Theo, your the best....
I have send you a PM Michel |
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Re: Identify Whitley bomber 51 squadron
Hello,
Does not appear to be Whitley IV K9048, which was completely destroyed. http://www.flensted.eu.com/194005.shtml Has Mr Flensted got it right? Col. |
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Re: Identify Whitley bomber 51 squadron
Hello Col and Michel,
I have found another Flak claim for a 51 Sqn Whitley MH-P, which appears to be the replacement aircraft for the one that Col mentioned (thanks for the pointer Col!): 11-12 August 1940 -51 Sqn Whitley P4983: severely shot up by heavy Flak of M. Flak Abt. 252 battery Hohemey and force-landed on Jever airfied at 05.52 hrs. I think this fits the bill -in Michel's photo one can see airfield buildings in the background. Looking forward to receiving your PM Michel! Cheers, Theo |
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