German combat report

German combat report

Account written by Unteroffizier Richter, wireless operator, of his night-time flight near Langeoog with pilot Oberleutnant Schoenert. On their second approach, they spotted an enemy Handley Page Halifax bomber. First attack at height of 3900 metres from below. Right inside engine caught on fire. The right outer engine caught on fire with the fourth attack and plane nose-dived and exploded. No parachute descents were observed.

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1941-10-31

One page typewritten document

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