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Rich · 12-03-2007, 06:37 PM

I found this interesting account of Operation Flipper, the ill-fated Commando raid to try and “capture or kill” Rommel in November 1941. Has some amusing parts to it, "We are German soldiers, go away...", said in German to an Italian and an Arab officer, and they did!
http://www.combinedops.com/Black%20Hackle.htm (scroll down to Operation Flipper)

If you go to the Index Page, this website has lots of information on other operations.

Strangely, this shorter account on the same website, has a slightly different course of events describing the mortal wounding of Lt Col Keyes, who was awarded the posthumous VC.
http://www.combinedops.com/Operation%20Flipper.htm

Does anyone know any other online descriptions of the raid? I have just bought a book but not received it yet, “Geoffrey Keyes VC of the Rommel Raid” written by Keyes’ sister, which I presume will have the definitive account in it.

It was mentioned at the weekend as my fiancee’s mother was the cousin of Sgt Jack Terry, who subsequently was transferred into the SAS, and later in the war I understand he fought with the Maquis in France. I did not get to meet him and sadly he passed away on 16th July last year.

cheers,

Rich.

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Rich Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sheffield / Nottingham, UK Posts: 45	Operation Flipper - November 1941 I found this interesting account of Operation Flipper, the ill-fated Commando raid to try and “capture or kill” Rommel in November 1941. Has some amusing parts to it, "We are German soldiers, go away...", said in German to an Italian and an Arab officer, and they did! http://www.combinedops.com/Black%20Hackle.htm (scroll down to Operation Flipper) If you go to the Index Page, this website has lots of information on other operations. Strangely, this shorter account on the same website, has a slightly different course of events describing the mortal wounding of Lt Col Keyes, who was awarded the posthumous VC. http://www.combinedops.com/Operation%20Flipper.htm Does anyone know any other online descriptions of the raid? I have just bought a book but not received it yet, “Geoffrey Keyes VC of the Rommel Raid” written by Keyes’ sister, which I presume will have the definitive account in it. It was mentioned at the weekend as my fiancee’s mother was the cousin of Sgt Jack Terry, who subsequently was transferred into the SAS, and later in the war I understand he fought with the Maquis in France. I did not get to meet him and sadly he passed away on 16th July last year. cheers, Rich. Last edited by Rich; 12-03-2007 at 07:19 PM.