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Old 21st Apr 2017, 18:17
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Frank's story - 26 November 1941

Excellent, with that known, there's this:

On 26 November 1941, whilst operating Beaufighters from Landing Ground 10 (Ghrwla), 6 crews of 272 Sqn were tasked for a ground attack on Jedabaya, Soluch and roads in the district. WOp/Observer Sgt Southern was with Sgt Price that day. The unit F540 reports: "The aircraft carried out a low flying attack on Jedabaya aerodrome and the roads in the district, Soluch being obscured by cloud and rain. After shooting down a Caproni 311 over the aerodrome, they badly damaged a Ju 87 and four CR 42s on the ground. One machine, "E," Pilot Sgt Price, Observer Sgt Southern, was shot down by AA fire, but they are believed to be taken prisoner. A formation of four CR 42s was in the air over the aerodrome, one of which was damaged by Flt Lt Campbell in the ensuing shambles. Aircraft"A" returned with front hatch open."
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