July 13th 1940 We Remember

THE CASUALTIES: (July 13th 1940)

1135hrs. Tatsfield (nr Biggin Hill). Spitfire R6807. 610 Squadron Biggin Hill. (Aircraft destroyed)
Sgt P.J.Watson-Parker Killed. (Crashed. Reasons not recorded.)

1520hrs. Southdown (Sussex). Hurricane P2950. 238 Squadron. (aircraft destroyed)
F/Lt J.C.Kennedy Killed. (Believed injured by gunfire from Do17 [above] crashed on returning to base)

1645hrs. Calais. Hurricane N2432. 56 Squadron North Weald. (aircraft destroyed)
Sgt J.R.Cowsill Missing. (Last seen in combat with Bf109, believed ditched in Channel)

1645hrs. Calais. Hurricane P2922. 56 Squadron North Weald. (aircraft destroyed)
Sgt J.J.Whitfield Missing. (Hit by gunfire from Bf109 over Channel. Crashed into sea)

1900hrs. Balsham (Cambs). Spitfire R6688 (Aircraft destroyed)
Sgt R.R.G.Birch Killed. (Stalled while attempting steep turn during dogfight practice)

For more information on the events of the day follow the link below.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/july13.html