Combat reports for No. 242 Squadron for 21 August 1940

Collection of combat reports from No.242 Squadron regarding interceptions on 21 August 1940.

The reports concern a solo interception of a Dornier Do 17 off the coast of Yarmouth by Squadron Leader Bader and the interception of a Dornier Do 17 over Norwich by Blue Section. Both engagements resulted in the shooting down of the enemy aircraft. 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.