August 1st 1940 We Remember

THE CASUALTIES: Thursday 1st August

1500hrs. Hastings. Hurricane P3155. 145 Squadron Westhampnett (Lost at sea)
Sub/Lt I.H.Kestin. Missing. (Shot down by gunfire from Hs126 and crashed into Channel)

1715hrs. Querqueville (France). Blenheim IV. N3601. 236 Squadron Thorney Island (Aircraft destroyed)
S/L P.E.Drew. F/O B.Nokes-Cooper. Both killed. (Shot down on bomber escort by ground fire)

1715hrs. Querqueville (France). Blenheim IV. R2774. 236 Squadron Thorney Island (Aircraft destroyed)
P/O B.M.McDonough. Sgt F.A.P.Head. Both killed. (Shot down on bomber escort by ground fire)

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

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/august1.html