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19th August 1940 We Remember

MONDAY AUGUST 19th 1940 THE CASUALTIES:

1130hrs: Norwegian Coast. Blenheim L9497 248 Squadron Sumburgh
Sgt J.H.Round Missing.
Sgt W.H.Want Missing.
Sgt M.P.Digby-Worsley Missing (Failed to return from reconnaissance mission over Southern Norway)

1720hrs: Off Orfordness. Spitfire N3182. 66 Squadron Coltishall
P/O J.A.P.Studd. Killed (Hit by gunfire from He111. Pilot baled out, rescued. Did not regain consciousness)

On the ground:
RAF. 5 Killed 40 Wounded
Civilian. 23 K 74 W

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

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/august19.html

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By: whalebone - 19th August 2004 at 20:42

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