Fighter command combat report of No. 64 Squadron for 11 August 1940

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.

This combat report provides details of an engagement involving No. 64 Squadron on 11 August 1940. The Germans upped their level of sorties on this day, with over 600 sorties being launched. Despite considerable losses for the RAF on this day, this was a successful combat for No. 64 Squadron as they suffered no losses sustained with two enemy aircraft probably destroyed and three damaged.