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1944-07-20

Base:
Witchford
Destination:
Homburg
Took off:
2320
Landed:
0240

LM510

KO
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K
115
Squadron
Bomb Load:
Bomb Load:
1 x 4000lb HC, 16 x 500lb GP.
Notes:
Notes:

Attacked by enemy aircraft after bombing. Both turrets shot away on first burst. On second attack, pilots oxygen caught fire an pilots instrument panel shot up. On return aircraft crashed at Woodbridge. Mainplanes centre section and fuselage were damaged by cannon and small arms fire. On landing starboard undercarriage collapsed causing damage to fin rudder and starboard propellers. W/Op and Rear Gunner killed. Rest of crew slightly wounded.

Crew

Position

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Rank

Name

Service No.

Service

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