Operation Dynamo: That inferno on May 23 was Boulogne
P/O Holden and Sgt Marek were ordered to patrol over Boulogne area to cover evacuation of troops in harbour. They intercepted Do-17 comming from south. When 3 Ju-87 entered the scene, the patrolle split. P/O Holden shot down Do-17 being severly damaged. Sgt Marek attacked 3 Ju-87. Having damaged one of them he was shot down (2 wounds). After emergency landing he is severly injured.
Ju-87 attacked ships in harbour. HMS Whitshead was hit once. Remaining two Ju-87 missed HMS Keith. AA fire downed one of Ju-87. P/O Holden shot down the other Ju-87 on its way back. The 3rd Ju-87 escaped.
Full report (colorized) HERE
P/O Holden / RTB / +2 Kills / +5 XP, Hurricane 15 DP
Sgt Marek / SD FT / WIA / rolled 5 -1 R -1 SD = 3 Severly injured; rolled 6 = miss 7 actions
Bookmarks