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| Day: First large scale engagements. Heavy afternoon battle
over the large convoy (Bread) off Dover by more than 20 Do17`s
from KG 2 with heavy fighter escort of Bf
109's from JG 51 and Bf 110's
of ZG 26 were engaged by Spitfires
and Hurricane's from Biggin
Hill, Croydon and Manston. Over 100 aircraft engaged. 1 small ship was
sunk. There were serious raids on Falmouth and Swansea by Ju
88's from Luftflotte 3. There were lighter attacks elsewhere along
south and East Coast.
The first Czech Squadron was formed on this day (No 310 Squadron). Night: Raids on Thames Valley, Home Counties, East Coast and Western Scotland. Losses: Luftwaffe 13: Fighter Command 3. Weather: It was overcast with thunder and rain generally, clearing later with showers in the South East. |
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| No 56 Squadron |
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| No 111 Squadron |
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| No 253 Squadron |
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