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A Second War ‘First Day of the Battle of France’ R.A.F. Combat Report.
A scarce Second War ‘Battle of France’ Combat Report, compiled by Pilot Officer J. Lecky, 85 Squadron, Royal Air Force, with the following entry:
Date: 10 May 1940 [the first day of the Battle of France]
No. of Enemy Aircraft: 30 approx
Type of Enemy Aircraft: Possible Do17 [Note: Later confirmed as He111].
Time Attack was delivered: 0415 hrs.
Place Attack was delivered: North Lille
Height of Enemy: 10,000 feet
Enemy Casualties: One probable
Our Casualties: Nil.
General Report: Scramble 0415 hours. North Lille. I climbed to 16,000 feet forming on section leader. Sea enemy aircraft and overhauled him from astern and opened fire. After second burst, rear gunner of enemy aircraft ceased to fire. I closed to 50 yards firing long burst and followed enemy aircraft down, which was smoking heavily from both engines. I went down to 2,000 feet. Lost enemy aircraft in darkness.’, good condition £60-£80

John William Lecky, the son of William Lecky, of L’Ancresse, Guernsey, Channel Islands, died on 18 May 1940 and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.