Sunday the 21st of July 1940

Day:  Numerous convoy and other shipping are attacked along the Channel. One dogfight involves a Gruppe of Do 17's from KG 3 with a heavy Bf 109 and Bf 110 escort, engaged by Hurricane's of No's 43 and No 238 Squadron's.
The Bf 110's, from LG 1, are being used in fighter-bomber role for the first time.

Night: Sporadic night raids around the Merseyside area.

Losses: Luftwaffe 12: Fighter Command 2.

Weather:  Fine early and late, with cloud and Thundery showers during middle of day.


R.A.F. Losses for Sunday the 21 July 1940

     Squadron
Aircraft
Serial Number
Pilot
No 43 Squadron
 Hurricane I
 P3973
R.A.DeMancha
No 54 Squadron
Spitfire 1
 N3184
J.L.Kemp

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