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Gordon:
I don't have anymore details other than what was in the paper. I wonder if the Heinkel that is refered to is not a fighter but a recon type. Wasn't the He 114 (1939) a sea based recon type? Now that was a real rarity! I think its possible, but I think Walt pegged it with his Ju 88 call. These lil biplanes weren't fast enough to catch a properly motivated B-24. Speaking of which... sad, this. One of my ebay photos arrived, depicting a B-24 al fuego over the Bay of Biscay, and clearly not going to make it home. As I have dealt with personal effects of Allied airmen washed ashore after such events, the photo is particularly poignant. No way to determine who, where, when, etc., but I really hope they made it out in one piece. The seas are calm and it allows me to hope. Reporters are notorious for getting things wrong! If I go to the Air Museum at 19 Wing Comox I'll ask for more details. Much appreciated! And if I can help you track down the 'victims', let me know. v/r Gordon Stormbirds.com/recon |
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"Ed Majden" wrote: "Gordon" Two "Heinkel fighters", eh? Not intending to disparage this fine gent, but I would bet dollars to donuts that they were not Ernie's fighters, out tangling with B-24s over the open sea! The article didn't say where this action took place. Perhaps not all missions were over the open sea as you suggest. This could have taken place on a return from a mission also. The first two subs weren't exactly over the open sea either but in the English Channel. If I ever meet this fine gentleman, I'll ask him! The He60 floatplane was in service until 1943, might it have been what was referred to? The He115, another floatplane type was in service until 1944 in coast patrol, mining, etc. |
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