June 1st 1944, north of Crete. Beaufighters of 252 squadron attack
a convoy consisting of 3 supply ships, 4 destroyers, several
smaller motor vessels and air escort.
The Commanding officer was hit on the first run in and crashed
beyond the ships. ‘B’ with Flying Officer Haddon on
board then attacked the ‘Sabine’ with a full salvo
of 8 6lb rockets and cannon, sinking her. Meanwhile, escorting
Beaus were dealing with the enemy fighters.
The results were 2 supply ships sunk, 1 damaged, 1 destroyer
sunk, 3 damaged, 2 Ar196’s shot down, 1 damaged, 1 Bf109
shot down, for the loss of 1 Beaufighter. |