Monday the 29th of July 1940

Day:  Dover was heavily attacked by 48, Ju 87's escorted by about 80, Bf 109's. Smaller raids took place later in the day, off Portland and Harwich.

Night: Limited activity drops almost to nothing, due to the weather.

Losses: Luftwaffe 13: Fighter Command 5.

Weather:  Fine all day with haze in the Channel.


R.A.F. Losses for Monday the 29 July 1940

   Squadron Aircraft
Serial Number
      Pilot
No 41 Squadron Spitfire I
N3038
D.R.Gamblen
No 41 Squadron Spitfire I
N3100
W.J.Scott
No 41 Squadron Spitfire I
N3113
G.H.Bennions
No 56 Squadron Hurricane I
P3879
C.J.Cooney
No 66 Squadron Spitfire I
N3042
L.W.Collingridge
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