Raids on convoys off Orfordness, Clacton and Harwich.
Night: South Wales and midlands.
Weather: Unsettled, with drizzle and low cloud.
Main Activity:
At 1212 hours, three Spitfires from No. 603 Squadron intercepted a Heinkel He 111 from 8./KG 26 southwest of Montrose. The Spitfires successfully shot down the enemy bomber, but intense return fire damaged two of the RAF fighters. Despite the damage, both managed to return safely to their base at Montrose.
Later that afternoon, at 1532 hours, three Hurricanes from No. 85 Squadron intercepted a Messerschmitt Bf 110 fighter-bomber from 1./ErprGr. 210 as it attempted to bomb a convoy off Harwich. The Hurricanes engaged with precision, bringing down the enemy aircraft and effectively neutralizing the threat to the convoy.
German Losses
Airmen: 21 | Aircraft: 9
British Losses
Airmen: 0 | Aircraft: 1
Photo Description:
- Pilots of No. 85 Squadron seen running to their aircraft. © IWM (HU 49253)
- Hawker Hurricane Mk I flown by Sgt G ‘Sammy’ Allard of No. 85 Squadron, July 1940. © IWM (HU 104491)