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RAF Hudsons in May 40
During the May 40 attack on Holland RAF Hudsons apparently flew recon missions along the dutch coast to picture the many Ju-52 wrecks on the beaches and the airfields around the Hague. There are protographs that claim to be taken "by RAF Hudsons".
Which squadron did these Hudson belong to? I expect from No 206 Sqn in Bircham Newton, but am not sure. Any details on flights? The only details I have are on Hudson N7353 from said squadron that was shot down by Bf-109s of 5./JG186 north of Borkum island. Any details appreciated. Pieter |
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Re: RAF Hudsons in May 40
Pieter,
I have the following infomation on the loss of 206 Squadron Hudsons in May 1940. Base. Bircham Newton 3 May 1940. Hudson 1. N7319 VX-C. Operation Reconnaissance. Damaged by Me109 off the Elbe Estuary. 12 May 1940. Hudson I. N7353 VX- Operation Reconnaissance. Shot down north of Baltrum off the coast of Germany. 18 May 1940. Hudson I. N7329 VX- Operation Hamburg. Failed to return. Hudson I. N7400 VX- Operation Hamburg. Failed to return. 19 May 1940. Hudson I. N7363 VX- Operation Photo-Reconnaissance. Shot down some 50 km NW of Heligoland. 22 May 1940. Hudson I. N7402 VX- Operation Reconnaissance. Failed to return from off the German coast. 25 May 1940. Huson I. N7403 VX-N Operation Convoy. Crashed on landing and blew up. The above extracts are taken from 'RAF Coastal Command Losses Volume 1' by Ross McNeill. Regards Peter Clare. |
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