Kanalkampf, 25th July 1940
F/Lt Malý and P/O Prchal chased pair of Ju-87 escaping over the Channel after convoy raid. They were however attacked by pair of escorting Bf-110.
Fight was also joined by F/Lt Sinclair flying Spitfire.
Ju-87s were shot down in combined attack. Unfortunately P/O Prchal was downed by one of Bf-110. His plane exploded flying low and crashed to the sea, no Dinghy appeared.
P/O Prchal is MIA.
In continuing fight F/Lt Sinclair shot down one of Bf-110, the other escaped 80% damaged. F/Lt Malý was wounded, but it was just a scratch.
His plane however kept flying by pure miracle. (Note of mechanics after his landing).
Full Report (colorized) HERE
F/Lt Sinclair / RTB / 2 Kills (1 shared) / +5 XP, Spitfire 58% damaged;
F/Lt Malý / RTB / W (7+3+1-1 = all is well, just a scratch) / 2 Kills (1 shared) / +5 XP, Hurricane 94% damaged;
P/O Prchal / SD S / (7-3-1-1) MIA;
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