2.März 1940

 

German bombers sink the SS „Elziena“ (200BRT) about 5 miles E of Coquet Island at 55 21'00"N - 01 24'00"W.

 

Three Hurricanes of 2/1/2Aé squadron intercepted an intruding Dornier Do.17. After an initial attempt to divert the bomber to the nearest airfield the Do.17 opened up with its full arsenal hitting all three intercepting aircraft at once. The leading Hurricane crashed near Bastogne killing Second-Lieutenant Xavier Henrard on the spot. The second aircraft made a rather unsuccessful crash-landing near Chiney, whereas the third Hurricane managed to hop back to its home-base.

 

12.März 1940

 

Three Hurricanes of 2/I/2Aé to intercept a german Do.17. A fierce exchange of machine-gun fire resulted in severe damage being caused to the three Belgian aircraft. Two Hurricanes made it back to their base, the third piloted by Sgt. Pierre Van Strijdonck making a successful emergency landing near Durbuy.

 

16.März 1940

 

15 Ju-88 of I./K.G.30 attack the british fleet in Scapa Flow.Hits on the heavy cruiser „Norfolk“.

 

19.März 1940

 

41 Whitley and Wellington bombers of the Royal Air Force attack the floating plane site Hörnum without causing damage during the night 19./20.

 

20.März 1940

 

German bombers attack the SS „Barn Hill“ 3 miles ssw of Beachy Head in pos. 50'34N-0'2W. She was towed to shore and beached 300 yards of Langney Point on March 21st.