RAF losses 06.06.40

[robert]

Hi,

perhaps somebody could add some details to my data concerning RAF fighter losses on the 6th June 1940, I have:
- 17 Sqn sgt.Holman KIA morning - I`m looking for reason, serial and t/o time
- 111 Sqn sgt.Brown EPJ WIA area of Abbeville - I`m looking for reason, serial and for t/o or combat time.

Regards

Robert

[Bernard]

Good afternoon Robert,

Here is what is said on the No 17 Squadron ORB on this date ( I have written the complete entry ). Unfortunatly there is no F541, so I can' t help with serial number, as well as I can' t help now with No 111 Squadron.

Very best regards.

Bernard.


6/6/1940 :

The weather still very good. Nine aircradt took off from Hawkinge
At 0915 hours joining No. 111 Squadron to escort twelve Blenheims bombers to
Abbeville. The Blenheims split up into sections to carry out their bombing attacks
When three Me.109’ s attacked the rear section. Blue section of No. 17 Squadron
Came down from 10,000 feet to 2,000 feet to attack the Me.109’ s. F/Lt W. A. Toyne
The leader made a deflection attack from 250 yards, closing to 50 yards, saw the
Enemy aircraft dive with engine silent, apparently out of control. Sgt.
Stewart G.A. of Blue section attacked an Me.109 at 20 yards range, and saw his
Bullets inflict severe damage. Sgt. Holman S.H. was last seen when making towards the
Coast, and did not return from the patrol . P/O K. Manger of Yellow section attacked
One Me.109 wich appeared to be attempting to join enemy formation. He delivered
A deflection attack at 100 yards, and saw his bullets entering the enemy aircraft.
The Me.109 dived to 1,000 feet, and headed north apparently damaged. Eight aircraft
Of No. 17 Squadron landed at Hawkinge at 1230 hours. Enemy casualties One Me.109
Coclusive, two Me.109’s inconclusive. Our casualties Sgt. Holman S. H missing.

[robert]

Hi Bernard,

thanks for you great info!

Regards

Robert

[Bernard]

Good morning Robert,

From:
Royal Air Force Fighter Command Losses of the second world war.
Vol 1. By Norman Franks:
111 Sqn Hurricane I P2885 Sgt R J W Brown Injured
Escort. Blenheim escort to Abbeville engaged by Me 109s, baled out
but returned to England with slight injuries.


From:
Royal Air Force Aircraft
P1000-R9999 by James Halley:
P2885 229/111 ( Sqns ) Damaged by fighters near Abbeville and
crashlanded in France 6.6.1940.


So...

Best regards.

Bernard.

[robert]

Hi Bernard,

thanks for additional informations.

Regards

Robert

[Peter Cornwell]

Robert,

Here is what I have on RAF FIGHTER COMMAND losses on June 6, 1940:

17 Squadron, Hawkinge Blenheim escort

Hurricane P3360. Believed that shot down by Lt von Perthes of 3.(J)/LG2 in combat east of Abbeville 10.10 a.m. Sgt S. H. Holman missing. Aircraft lost.
Last seen under attack by Bf109s 20 miles east of Abbeville, no trace of Holman was ever reported found and he has no known grave.

111 Squadron, Hawkinge Blenheim escort

Hurricane P2885. Engine set alight in combat in attacks by Oberlt Kijewski and Uffz Heckmann of 5./JG3 over Abbeville 10.10 a.m. Sgt R. J. W. Brown baled out, returned with injured thigh. Aircraft a write-off.

151 Squadron, Manston Wing patrol Abbeville – Amiens

Hurricane. Forced-landed near Rouen damaged in attack by Bf109 and possibly that claimed by Fw Bauer of 7./JG3 west of Aumale 3.10 p.m. F/O C. F. Atkinson unhurt. Aircraft repairable returned later.

[robert]

Hi Peter,

thanks! Please tell us how far is your book project now?

Regards

Robert

[Peter Cornwell]

Robert,

The Battle of France Then & Now is finally finished and with the printers. It is due to be published on February 15, 2008, though the publishers, After The Battle, are already inviting orders I believe.

Thank you for your interest.

[Juha]

Great news, Peter!

Juha

[paulmcmillan]

http://www.afterthebattle.com/boffranc.htm