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1942-11-06

Base:
Scampton
Destination:
Genoa
Took off:
2130
Landed:
0700

W4246

DX
-
L
57
Squadron
Bomb Load:
Bomb Load:
10 x SBC (90 x 4lb) Incendiaries
Notes:
Notes:

Difficulties were experienced throughout the trip. Petrol consumption was high and climbing slow. TR1335 and loops failed. Redhill aerodrome briefly spotted through low cloud. Pilot decided to abandon aircraft. All crew bailed out. Slight injuries received.

Crew

Position

Pilot

Flt Eng

Nav

Wop/AG

Bomb Aimer

Air Gunner

Air Gunner

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Rank

Flt Sgt

Sgt

Flt Sgt

F/O

Flt Sgt

Sgt

P/O

Name

R

SJ

CG

RK

JJ

AGW

N

Croston
Mondel
Thompson
Todd
Mylod
Wade
Cassibault

Service No.

Service

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