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8th September 1940 We Remember

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8th 1940 THE CASUALTIES:

1215hrs: Dover. Spitfire R6756. 41 Squadron Hornchurch
F/O W.J.Scott killed. (Possibly shot down by Bf109. Crashed in flames)

1230hrs: Isle of Sheppy. Hurricane P3201. 46 Squadron Stapleford
Sub/Lt J.C.Carpenter killed. (Shot down by E/A. Pilot baled out but killed. Aircraft crashed at Maidstone)

On the ground:
RAF. 0 killed, 3 injured.
Civilian. 292 killed, 1285 injured (approx)

For more information on the actions of the day click the link below.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/september8.html

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By: mmitch - 8th September 2004 at 19:27

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