Combat Report of No. 242 Squadron for 1 August 1940

This combat report records details of an engagement by Green Section of No.242 Squadron on 1 August 1940.

Green section of No.242 Squadron engaged a Junkers Ju 88 and a Heinkel He 111 15 miles off the coast of Lowestoft. Sgt Eric Richardson claimed shooting down the Ju 88 and Pilot Officer Christie made a probable claim on the Heinkel. Combat reports were official documents detailing operational encounters with enemy aircraft. They convey both the mental strain of operations and the sense of excitement when victory claims were made.