Action 26 Sept 1939

[Brian]

Hi guys

Please help a confused old man!!

During naval ops in the North Sea on 26 September 1939 when Ark Royal was attacked by He111s and Ju88s, Do18s had been keeping an eye on the British force. One of these was shot down by Skuas and the crew of M7+YK of 2/FuFlGr.506 was captured.

A second flying boat was later claimed as damaged by another Skua pilot, who believed that he had 'riddled' the machine but it escaped. A report later implied that a flying boat had alighted off the Dutch coast with engine damage and a wounded crewman.

I have found reference to a He59 M2+JK from 3/KuFlGr.106, which had apparently also been involved in maritime reconnaissance of British warships on this date, alighting on the sea in Quadrant 4175 with 'engine and radio problems'. Could this have been the Skua's victim? Or was this aircraft involved on a different mission?

Should there be an account of this day's events from the German side, I would appreciate details of same. I'm sure one of our experts has the answer!

Cheers
Brian