115 Squadron

Place.

Date.

Time.

Summary of Events.

References to
Appendices.

MARHAM.

1/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind West to South Westerly, fine or fair.

Operations Night of the 1ste /2nd. October 1941. Target GZ2735, BARBEL "A", and CC29 (A)

Form B.624 received from Headquarters, No. 3 Group.

12 Aircraft stood by for these Operations.
Two of the Aircraft had taken off but Operations were cancelled and they were recalled.

MARHAM.

2/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind variable. Widespread morning fog clearing to fine by afternoon.
Visibility 100 yards. Improving to 3 - 6 miles in afternoon.

Flying training.

1055.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and

1155.

returned to Base.

1105.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and

1210.

returned to Base.

1120.

A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and

1140.

returned to Base.

1210.

A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and

1420.

returned to Base.

1215.

A/C. Q.X.9877. Sgt. BROWNE and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and

1345.

returned to Base.

1220.

A/C. R.X.9871. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Cross Country to PRESTWICK and

1825.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

3/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind variable, widespread fog clearing in most places before midday.
Visibility 100 yards improving to 3 - 6 miles in afternoon.

Flying training.

1120.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew took off for Cross Country to HUCKNAIL and

1240.

returned to Base.

Operations Night of the 3rd/4th. October 1941. Target DUNKIRK and ROTTERDAM.

Form B.625. received from Headquarters, No. 3 Group.

1855.

to 1908.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. A.X.9751. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. Q.X.9877. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. R.X.9871. Sgt. BROWN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. W.X. 9616. P/O. WILEY and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 42. 500 lb. G.P's, 9. 250 lb. G.P's and 60. S.B.C's.
5 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

3 of the aircraft successfully located and attacked target DUNKIRK and bombing from heights between 11.000 and 15.000 feet in hazy visibility bombs were seen to drop in dock area on docks canal. Bursts were seen but no results observed.

8 of the remaining 9 aircraft successfully located and attacked target ROTTERDAM and bombing from heights between 10.000 and 13.500 feet all bombs were seen to drop on or near docks causing fires and adding to two large fires already burning on arrival.

A/C. F.X.9909. (Captain Sgt. MORTON) had to jettison its bombs alive in sea about 10 miles from DUTCH Coast due to overheated engine and inability to obtain bombing height.

2307.

All the above aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.

3/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
L. X. 9733.

Wellington IC.
A. X. 9751.

Wellington IC.
G. Z. 8863.

Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.

Wellington IC.
F. X. 9909.

Wellington IC.
V. Z. 8848.

Wellington IC.
T. X. 9888.

Wellington IC.
Q. X. 9877.

Wellington IC.
P. X. 9873.

Wellington IC.
R. X. 9871.

Wellington IC.
W. X. 9616.

Wellington IC.
S. Z. 8844.

P/O. TRENCH
Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. McMULLAN

F/S. EDWARDS
F/O. PATTERSON
Sgt. SHAW
Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. THOMPSON
Sgt. FORSYTH
Sgt. HOSEA
Sgt. EVANS
Sgt. CROSBIE
Sgt. LAWRENCE

Sgt. LESLIE
P/O. WHITE
P/O. NICHOLSON
Sgt. SYMONS
Sgt. CHRISTIE
Sgt. JONES

Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. GOODYEAR
Sgt. BATTY
Sgt. NEWARK
Sgt. STEELE
Sgt. HAYNES

S/L. COLEMAN
Sgt. HYDE
Sgt. FOSTER
Sgt. GILPIN
Sgt. GREGORY
Sgt. INGMIRE

Sgt. DUTTON
Sgt. OWEN
Sgt. McLAGHLAN
Sgt. NEWBURY
Sgt. KNOTT
Sgt. ARTHUR

Sgt. RUNAGALL
P/O. SWORD
Sgt. HOSEA
Sgt. STEVENSON
Sgt. CHAMBERLAIN
Sgt. RUNNER

W/O. SNOWDEN
Sgt. HORSLEY
Sgt. ROBINSON
Sgt. BRAZIER
Sgt. CLARKE
F/S. DARVILL

Sgt. BROWN
Sgt. DEARDEN
Sgt. JARRETT
Sgt. WIDDECOMBE
Sgt. PREECE
Sgt. STEWART

P/O. WILEY
Sgt. WILLIAMS
Sgt. HEMING
Sgt. CHURCHILL
Sgt. HILDERSLEY
Sgt. BURGESS

Sgt. GEORGE
Sgt. HOLDER
P/O. CRITCHLEY
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. WILSON
Sgt. BEECROFT

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
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2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
Fr. Gunnr.
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1859.

1900.

1900.

1903.

1904.

1906.

1908.

1907.

1902.

1855.

1856.

1857.

2145.

2157.

2217.

2309.

2208.

2235.

2307.

2249.

2155.

2132.

2114.

2120.

12 aircraft (5 from 'A' Flight, 4 from 'B' Flight and 3 Freshman) were detailed to attack Targets DUNKIRK and ROTTERDAM in accordance with Form B.625 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew.
A/C. A.X.9751. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew.
A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew.
A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. MORTON and Crew.
A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and crew.
A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew.
A/C. Q.X.9877. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew.
A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew.
A/C. R.X.9871. Sgt. BROWNE and crew.
A/C. W.X.9616. P/O. WILEY and Crew.
A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew.

Bomb load
9 of the above aircraft carried 3. 500 lb. G.P's, 1. 250 lb. G.P. and 6. S.B.C's.
3 aircraft carried 5. 500 lb. G.P's and 2. S.B.C's.
5 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) attacking ROTTERDAM and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs on dock area and observed a long line of fires on West bank with explosions coming out of fires.

A/C. A.X.9751. (Captain F/S. EDWARDS) Attacking ROTTERDAM and bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs and incendiaries across dock and observed bursts. On arrival a huge red fire and smoke in town North side of river were observed.

A/C. G.Z.8863. (Captain Sgt. THOMPSON) attacking ROTTERDAM and bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs 235 degrees between docks 29 and 31. Dozens of white and greeny white explosions like big bomb flashes followed, fires were visible 25 miles away

A/C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) attacking ROTTERDAM and bombing from a height of 13.000 feet observed his bombs burst across docks. Incendiaries caused two large red fires which were visible after crossing coast on return. On arrival two large red fires were observed East of docks.

A/C. F.X.9909. (Captain Sgt. MORTON) attacking target ROTTERDAM was forced to abandon the sortie at 2020. hours due to the starboard engine becoming overheated and the aircraft being unable to climb or maintain height. Bombs were jettisoned alive about 10 miles from DUTCH Coast. The Navigator was taken ill and no log was kept after 2023. hours.

A/C. V.X.8848. (Captain S/L. COLEMAN) attacking target ROTTERDAM and bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs and much smoke was seen but no fires were observed. Good fires were observed burning on docks No.21 and 22 on arrival.

A/C. T.X.9888. (Captain Sgt. DUTTON) attacking target ROTTERDAM and bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs on West side of Dock 20. 5-6 small fires were seen to follow. Fires were also observed at Dock No.15 and North of Dock No.18.

A/C. Q.X.9877. (Captain Sgt. RUNAGALL) attacking target ROTTERDAM and bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs South to North across Docks No.15, 16, and 17. Bursts were observed.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain W/O. SNOWDEN) attacking target ROTTERDAM and bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs in a glide East to West across PETROLEUM HAVEN, St. JANS HAVEN and St. MAASHAVEN. 5 fires were started which later merged into one large fire parallel and 1/2 mile North of above fire was seen.

A/C. R.X.9871. (Captain Sgt. BROWNE) attacking target DUNKIRK and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs between Dock No.4 and canal, bursts were observed.

A/C. W.X.9616. (Captain P/O. WILEY) attacking target DUNKIRK and bombing from a height of 15.000 feet dropped his bombs North East to South West across Docks between 2 existing fires one outside Dock No.2 and the other outside Dock No.2. Bursts only were seen.

A/C. S.Z.8844. (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) attacking target DUNKIRK and bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs North West to South East into ? on across Docks No.5,4,3 and 2. 3 bursts were seen.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base at 2309. hours.

MARHAM.

4/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind North Easterly. Widespread fog persisting until midday. Fair later.
Visibility 100 yards improving to 4 - 8 miles in afternoon.

Flying training.

1055.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Cross Country practice and

1355.

returned to Base.

1056.

A/C. P.X.9873. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for Cross Country practice and

1520.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

5/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind variable, fog at first becoming fair.

There were no Operations or Flying Training today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

6/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind North Easterly, widespread fog at first clearing later. Fair later in day.

Flying training.

1534.

A/C. T.X.9888. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and

1800.

returned to Base.

1520.

A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for General Flying practice and

1710.

returned to Base.

Operations Night of the 6th/7th. October, 1941. Target

Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

14 aircraft stood by for these Operations which were cancelled at 1400. hours.

MARHAM.

7/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind variable, fog at first clearing later in day. Fine later.

Operations Night of the 7th/8th. October, 1941. Target.

Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

7 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 1600. hours.

MARHAM.

8/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind North Easterly, widespread fog persisting until midday. Fair later.

Operations Night of the 8th/9th. October, 1941. Target.

Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

12 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 1630. hours.

MARHAM.

9/10/41.

Met. conditions

Wind North North Easterly, fog in morning. Fair later.

Operations Night of the 9th/10th. October, 1941. Target Z.542 and Z.420.

13 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 1500. hours.

MARHAM.

10/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind variable, weather fair.

1055.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1125.

returned to Base.

1110.

A/C. D.X.9871. S/L. FOSTER and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1130.

returned to Base.

1145.

A/C. D.X.9871. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1205.

returned to Base.

Operations Night of the 10/11th, October, 1941. Target BORDEAUX.

Form B.631. received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

2119.

to 2207.

A/C. A.X.9751. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. W.X.9616. F/L. DUFF and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. PRIOR and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. Q.X.9877. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. D.X.9871. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 22. 500 lb. G.P's and 33 S.B.C's.
One aircraft carried a camera and 3. Photo Flash Bombs.

The above aircraft found the weather over BORDEAUX bad and all but two of them attacked
last resort target ST. NAZAIRE.

The two that attacked BORDEAUX and bombed at the junction of river and in target area, without observing any results.

The aircraft attacking ST. NAZAIRE found visibility bad, dropping their bombs on the docks but no results were observed.
Three of the aircraft brought their bombs back and one jettisoned his bombs in the sea.

10/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
A. X. 9751.

Wellington IC.
F. X. 9909.

Wellington IC.
G. Z. 8863.

Wellington IC.
L. X. 9733.

Wellington IC.
V. Z. 8848.

Wellington IC.
W. X. 9616.

Wellington IC.
P. X. 9873.

Wellington IC.
S. Z. 8844.

Wellington IC.
T. X. 9888.

Wellington IC.
Q. X. 9877.

Wellington IC.
D. X. 9871.

F/S. EDWARDS
F/O. PATERSON
Sgt. SHAW
Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. GOODYEAR
Sgt. BATTY
Sgt. NEWARK
Sgt. STEELE
Sgt. HAYNES

Sgt. THOMPSON
Sgt. FORSYTHE
Sgt. O'SHEA
Sgt. EVANS
Sgt. CROSBIE
Sgt. LAWRENCE

P/O. TRENCH
Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. MCMULLEN

S/L. COLEMAN
Sgt. HYDE
Sgt. FOSTER
Sgt. GIBBIN
Sgt. INGMIRE
Sgt. GREGORY

F/L. DUFF
P/O. SMITH
P/O. MILLER
Sgt. JENKINGS
Sgt. McGRATH
Sgt. ELSON

W/O. SNOWDEN
P/O. STOCK
Sgt. ROBINSON
Sgt. CORKE
Sgt. CLARKE
F/S. DARVILL

Sgt. PRIOR
Sgt. FRECKER
Sgt. KILLIP
Sgt. GOFF
Sgt. STANDEN
Sgt. BURGESS

Sgt. DUTTON
Sgt. OWEN
Sgt. MCLAUGHLAN
Sgt. NEWBURY
Sgt. KNOTT
Sgt. ARTHUR

Sgt. RUNAGALL
F/O. SWORD
Sgt. HOSEA
Sgt. STEVENSON
Sgt. CHAMBERLAIN
Sgt. RUNNER

W/C. FREEMAN
G/C. MCKEE
F/O. SYMONS
F/S. BURDETT
Sgt. STEELE
F/O. KEARY

2148.

2207.

2142.

2139.

2138.

2141.

2132.

2135.

2126.

2125.

2119.

0722.

0204.

0802.

0720.

0829.

0801.

0713.

0731.

0748.

0731.

0658.

11 aircraft (5 from 'A' Flight and 6 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack Target BORDEAUX in accordance with Form B.631. received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. A.X.9751. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew.
A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. MORTON and Crew.
A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew.
A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew.
A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and crew.
A/C. W.X.9616. F/L. DUFF and Crew.
A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew.
A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. PRIOR and Crew.
A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew.
A/C. Q.X.9877. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew.
A/C. D.X.9871. W/C. FREEMAN and crew.

Bomb load.
All of the above aircraft carried 2. 500 lb. G.P's and 3. S.B.C's.
1 aircraft also carried a camera and 3. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. A.X.9751. (Captain F/S. EDWARDS) attacking ST. NAZAIRE and bombing from a height of 3.000 feet dropped his bombs but no results were observed due to low cloud.

A/C. F.X.9909. (Captain Sgt. MORTON) turned back 10 miles South of BRIDGEPORT as the aircraft was uncontrollable and the starboard wing low.

A/C. G.Z.8863. (Captain Sgt. THOMPSON) bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs North West to South East at 0310. hours at junction of river.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) jettisoned his bombs alive in the sea at 0420. hours. Aircraft landed at HAMPSTEAD NORRIS.

A/C. V.Z.8848. (Captain S/L. COLEMAN) attacking ST. NAZAIRE and bombing from a height of 11.500 feet dropped his bombs on docks but bursts could not be observed.

A/C. W.X.9616. (Captain F/L. DUFF) brought all his bombs back owing to inability to locate target.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain W/O. SNOWDEN, attacking ST. NAZAIRE and bombing from a height of 10.500 feet dropped his bombs but no results were observed.

A/C. S.Z.8844. (Captain Sgt. PRIOR) attacking ST. NAZAIRE and bombing from a height of 5.000 feet dropped all his bombs into Dock 5 but no bursts were observed.

A/C. T.X.9888. (Captain Sgt. DUTTON) was over the BORDEAUX area from 0230. hours to 0300. hours but owing to cloud all bombs were brought back.

A/C. Q.X.9877. (Captain Sgt. RUNAGALL) cruised over BORDEAUX area from 0210. to 0255. hours from 11.000 to 6.000 feet but failed to locate target and so attacked ST. NAZAIRE dropping his bombs from a height of 9.000 feet observed them to fall half a mile South West of Town. A fire was started is open country.

A/C. D.X.9871. (Captain W/C. FREEMAN) attacking target Z.542 from a height of 8.000 feet dropped his bombs in target area but no results were observed due to cloud.

All aircraft had returned safely to English Bases by 0829. hours.

MARHAM.

11/10/41.

0829.

All the above aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.

Met. conditions.

Wind South Westerly, weather fine.

Flying training.

1455.

A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. BROWNE and Crew took off for Cross Country to MAMBY and

1605.

returned to Base.

1500.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Cross Country to ABINGDON and

1715.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

12/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind light and variable, weather fair, visibility good.

Flying training.

1110.

A/C. J.X.9875. P/O. WILEY and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and

1220.

returned to Base.

1125.

A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for Cross Country to WHITE WALTHAM and

1345.

returned to Base.

1200.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for General Flying practice and

1315.

returned to Base.

Operations Night of the 12th/13th. October, 1941. Target NURNBERG.

Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

1912.

to 1936.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. W.X.9616. P/O. WILEY and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. A.X.9751. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. K.X.9831. Sgt. BROWNE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. Q.X.9877. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. T.X.9888 Sgt. DUTTON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. V.X.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 20. 500 lb. G.P's, 8. 250 lb. G.P's and 48. S.B.C's.
3 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs, and 1 aircraft carried a camera and 3. Photo Flash Bombs.

10 of the aircraft successfully located and attacked target and bombing from heights ranging between 8.500 and 13.000 feet, all the bombs were released and observed to drop in target area causing fires and adding fires already burning.
Many of the aircraft reported seeing a blaze of fire in the town which was visible 60 miles away.

A/C. F.X.9909. (Captain Sgt. MORTON) failed to reach the target due to an attack by an M.E.110 and loss of height due to evasive action.

12/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
L. X. 9733.

Wellington IC.
W. X. 9616.

Wellington IC.
A. X. 9751.

Wellington IC.
F. X. 9909.

Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.

Wellington IC.
K. X. 9831.

Wellington IC.
P. X. 9873.

Wellington IC.
Q. X. 9877.

Wellington IC.
T. X. 9888.

Wellington IC.
S. Z. 8844.

Wellington IC.
V. Z. 8848.

P/O. TRENCH
Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. MCMULLAN

P/O. WILEY
Sgt. WILLIAMS
Sgt. HEMING
Sgt. CHURCHILL
Sgt. LIVERSUCH
F/S. ADDERLEY

F/S. EDWARDS
Sgt. FAITH
Sgt. SHAW
Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. GOODYEAR
Sgt. BATTY
Sgt. NEWARK
Sgt. KINSEY
Sgt. HAYNES

Sgt. GEORGE
Sgt. HOLDER
P/O. CRITCHLEY
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. WILSON
Sgt. BEECROFT

Sgt. BROWNE
Sgt. DEARDEN
Sgt. JARRETT
Sgt. WIDDICOMBE
Sgt. PREECE
Sgt. STEWART

W/O. SNOWDEN
-
Sgt. ROBINSON
Sgt. BRAZIER
Sgt. CLARKE
F/S. DARVILL

Sgt. RUNAGALL
F/O. SWORD
Sgt. HOSEA
Sgt. STEVENSON
Sgt. CHAMBERLAIN
Sgt. RUNNER

Sgt. DUTTON
Sgt. OWEN
Sgt. MCLACHLEN
Sgt. NEWBURY
Sgt. KNOTT
Sgt. ARTHUR

Sgt. THOMPSON
Sgt. FORSYTHE
Sgt. O'SHEA
Sgt. EVANS
Sgt. CROSBIE
Sgt. LAWRENCE

S/L. COLEMAN
Sgt. HYDE
Sgt. FOSTER
Sgt. GILPIN
Sgt. GREGORY
Sgt. INGMIRE

1936.

1929.

1931.

1932.

1925.

1918.

1926.

1922.

1914.

1919.

1912.

0344.

0241.

0332.

2254.

0355.

0435.

0450.

0410.

0354.

0340.

0300.

11 aircraft (7 from 'A' Flight and 4 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack Target NURNBERG in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew.
A/C. W.X.9616. P/O. WILEY and Crew.
A/C. A.X.9751. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew.
A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. MORTON and Crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. GEORGE and crew.
A/C. K.X.9831. Sgt. BROWNE and crew.
A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew.
A/C. Q.X.9877. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew.
A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew.
A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew.
A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and crew.

Bomb load
8 of the above aircraft carried 1. 500 lb. G.P., 1. 250 lb. G.P., and 6. S.B.C's.
3 aircraft carried 4. 500 lb. G.P's.
3 aircraft carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs and
1 aircraft carried a camera and 3. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) bombing from 10.000 feet dropped his bombs in build up area near NURNBERG but town could not be precisely identified. Bursts were observed and several fires in open country.

A/C. W.X.9616. (Captain P/O. WILEY) bombing from 12.000 feet dropped his bombs North West to South East over target area in good visibility. Bursts were observed and also 3 large fires.

A/C. A.X.9751. (Captain F/S. EDWARDS) bombing from 10.000 feet saw bombs and incendiaries burst and no other results. A red fire was visible 30 miles away on leaving. Hydraulics and fuselage were shot up and 2nd. Pilot hit in foot by Flak. I.F.E. would not work.

A/C. F.X.9909. (Captain Sgt. MORTON) was caught in a S/L. belt and had to dive to escape and turn to sea to regain height. Attacked by M.E.110, possibly hit. Tremendous aerial activity. Target not reached.

A/C. J.X.9831. (Captain Sgt. George) bombing from 8.500 feet ran up marshalling yards and dropped his bombs. Many bomb flashes were seen and 2 large and several small fires, large fires seen 80 miles away.

A/C. K.X.9831. (Captain Sgt. BROWN) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet after pinpointing railway junction South South East of town and bursts were seen to straddle in good visibility. Radio was giving trouble and runaway front gun.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain W/O. SNOWDEN, bombing from a height of 10.500 feet dropped his bombs and observed bursts and fires. The whole town was ablaze on arrival and visible 60 miles away. Many explosions were caused by incendiaries of other aircraft, and great billows of smoke rising to 8.000 feet possibly an attempted smoke screen.

A/C. Q.X.9877. (Captain Sgt. RUNAGALL) observed town ablaze on arrival and bombing from a height of 11.500 feet observed his bombs add to existing fires. Collided on flare-path on return.

A/C. T.X.9888. (Captain Sgt. DUTTON) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs East to West on target with large fires. Rear turret hit by E/A.

A/C. G.Z.8863. (Captain Sgt. THOMPSON) bombing from a height of 10.000 feet observed fires started in built up area at right angles to stick.

A/C. V.Z.8848. (Captain S/L. COLEMAN) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs South East to North West on target. Large fires were started. T.R.G. failed.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base by 0455. hours.

MARHAM.

13/10/41.

0455.

All of the above aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.

Met. conditions.

Wind North West veering North North Westerly, visibility good.

Flying training.

1130.

A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and

1400.

returned to Base.

1132.

A/C. W.X.9616. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and

1435.

returned to Base.

1245.

A/C. F.X.9909. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and

1420.

returned to Base.

1815.

A/C. G.L.7797. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for General Flying practice and

2115.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

14/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind light and variable, fair or fine.

Operations Night of the 14th/15th. October, 1941. Target GRAYLING "A".

Form B.635. received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

2214.

to 2258.

A/C. K.X.9831. P/O. WILEY and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. H.Z.8853. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. BROWNE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. W.X.9616. F/L. DUFF and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. BRUCE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. V.Z.8848. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. P.X.9873. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 2. 1.000 lb. G.P's, 31. 500 lb. G.P's, 6. 250 lb. G.P's, and 18. S.B.C's.
3 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

7 of the aircraft located and attacked target NURNBERG but as visibility was poor bombed on E.T.A. Flashes only were seen through cloud.

2 of the aircraft attacked MANNHEIM and started a large red fire, also attacking Flak concentrations which were temporarily silenced.

1 aircraft attacked DARMSTADT and started a fire in build up area of the town.

1 aircraft attacked FRANKFURT but visibility was bad and bombing was done on E.T.A. No results were observed.

Aircraft S.Z.8844. (Captain Sgt. BROWNE) failed to return from Operations.

Aircraft L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) landed at MANSTON.

14/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
K. X. 9831.

Wellington IC.
G. Z. 8863.

Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.

Wellington IC.
L. X. 9733.

Wellington IC.
D. X. 9871.

Wellington IC.
H. Z. 8853.

Wellington IC.
S. Z. 8844.

Wellington IC.
W. X. 9616.

Wellington IC.
F. X. 9909.

Wellington IC.
V. Z. 8848.

Wellington IC.
P. X. 9873.

P/O. WILEY
Sgt. WILLIAMS
Sgt. HEMING
Sgt. CHURCHILL
Sgt. LIVERSUCH
F/S. ADDERLEY

Sgt. THOMPSON
Sgt. FORSYTHE
Sgt. O'SHEA
Sgt. EVANS
Sgt. CROSBIE
Sgt. LAWRENCE

Sgt. LESLIE
P/O. WHITE
P/O. NICHOLSON
Sgt. SYMONS
Sgt. CHRISTIE
Sgt. JONES

P/O. TRENCH
Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. MCMULLEN

Sgt. GEORGE
Sgt. HOLDER
P/O. CRITCHLEY
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. BEECROFT
Sgt. WILSON

F/S. EDWARDS
P/O. STOCK
Sgt. SHAW
Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. BROWNE
Sgt. DEARDEN
Sgt. JARRETT
Sgt. WIDDECOMBE
Sgt. PREECE
Sgt. STEWART

F/L. DUFF
Sgt. FRECKER
P/O. MILLER
Sgt. JENKINS
Sgt. McGRATH
Sgt. ELSON

Sgt. BRUCE
Sgt. BEATTIE
P/O. WHITE
Sgt. BYRON
Sgt. BOUDREAU
Sgt. STEWARD

Sgt. RUNAGALL
F/O. SWORD
Sgt. HOSEA
Sgt. STEVENSON
Sgt. CHAMBERLAIN
Sgt. RUNNER

F/O. PATERSON
Sgt. GOODYEAR
Sgt. BATTY
Sgt. NEWARK
Sgt. STEELE
Sgt. HAYNES

2237.

2244.

2246.

2314.

2251.

2239.

2304.

2226.

2258.

2216.

2242.

0550.

0700.

0801.

0659.

0702.

0538.

-

0742.

0816.

0635.

0725.

11 aircraft (8 from 'A' Flight and 3 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack Target NURNBERG in accordance with Form B.635 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. K.X.9831. P/O. WILEY and Crew.
A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and crew.
A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew.
A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. GEORGE and crew.
A/C. H.Z.8853. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew.
A/C. S.Z.8844. Sgt. BROWNE and Crew.
A/C. W.X.9616. F/L. DUFF and Crew.
A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. BRUCE and crew.
A/C. V.Z.8848. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew.
A/C. P.X.9873. F/O. PATERSON and crew.

Bomb load
3 of the above aircraft carried 6. S.B.C's and 1. 500 lb. G.P.
6 aircraft carried 4. 500 lb. G.P's and 1. 250 lb. G.P.
2 aircraft carried 1. 1.000 lb. G.P. and 2. 500 lb. G.P's.
3 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs in each.

A/C. K.X.9831. (Captain P/O. WILEY) attacking secondary target MANNHEIM and bombing from a height of 4.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing bursts, but a few minutes later a large red fire started which was burning furiously on departure.

A/C. G.Z.8863. (Captain Sgt. THOMPSON) attacking target NURNBERG and bombing on E.T.A. and glow of two fires bombs were dropped but no results were observed.

A/C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) attacking target NURNBERG bombed on E.T.A. on account of cloud and icing and engine cutting. Bombs were dropped in one stick but return track indicated position to be in REGENSBURG area.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) bombing from a height of 8.000 feet dropped his bombs on E.T.A. Aircraft landed at MANSTON on return.

A/C. D.X.9871. (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) bombing from a height of 9.000 feet dropped his bombs on E.T.A. Bursts were observed.

A/C. H.Z.8853. (Captain F/S. EDWARDS) attacking secondary target DARMSTADT and bombing from a height of 9.000 feet dropped his bombs in built up area of town and observed fires started.

A/C. S.Z.8844. (Captain Sgt. BROWNE) failed to return from Operations.

A/C. W.X.9616. (Captain F/L. DUFF) reached target area at 0130. hours and cruised round for an hour at heights ranging between 12.000 and 5.000 feet without identifying it. Bombed on E.T.A. triet but no results observed.

A/C. F.X.9909. (Captain Sgt. BRUCE) failed to locate primary target and attacked secondary target MANNHEIM. Flak was bombed causing it to cease over a large area.

A/C. V.Z.8848. (Captain Sgt. RUNAGALL) failed to locate primary target and attacked secondary target FRANKFURT on E.T.A. at a height of 12.500 feet. No results were observed.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain F/O. PATERSON) bombing from a height of 15.000 feet on E.T.A. saw two flashes only. Wireless transmitter was unserviceable on return.

All the above aircraft had returned safely to English Bases by 0816. hours with the exception of S.Z.8844. (Captain Sgt. BROWNE).

to English Bases.

MARHAM.

15/10/41.

0816.

All aircraft with the exception of S.Z.8844. (Captain Sgt. BROWN) had returned safely to English Bases.

Met. conditions.

Wind West North Westerly backing to West South Westerly. Fine during morning, scattered showers in afternoon.

Flying training.

1130.

A/C. P.X.9873. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for General Flying practice and

1230.

returned to Base.

1500.

A/C. K.X.9831. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for Cross Country to FELTWELL and

1600.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

16/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind North Westerly, fine apart from showers.

Flying training.

1115.

A/C. Z.Z.8399. S/L. FOSTER and Crew took off for Circuits and Bumps and

1200.

returned to Base.

1125.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1155.

returned to Base.

1200.

A/C. H.Z.8853. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1230.

returned to Base.

1430.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1500.

returned to Base.

1530.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1615.

returned to Base.

1540.

A/C. K.X.9831. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Cross Country to STANTON HARCOURT and

1740.

returned to base.

Operations Night of the 16th/17th. October, 1941. Target DUISBERG and DUNKIRK.

Form B.637. received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

1845.

to 0050.

A/C. Z.Z.8399. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. K.X.9831. P/O. WILEY and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. BRUCE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. H.Z.8853. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. J.X.9853. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. V.Z.8848. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. T.X.9888. F/O. SWORD and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. D.X.9616. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. P.X.9873. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 1. 4.000 lb. G.P., 2. 1.000 lb. G.P's, 40. 500 lb. G.P's, 5. 250 lb. G.P's, and 36. S.B.C's.
6 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash bombs.

3 aircraft attacked target DUNKIRK and bombing from heights ranging between 11.000 and 13.500 feet in good weather bombs were seen to fall on docks and marshalling yards but bursts were not observed.
One fire was started in dock area.

8 aircraft attacked target DUISBERG and due to bad visibility most of the aircraft bombed on E.T.A. after pinpointing some distance from the target. Bursts were seen in a built up area and 2 red fires showed through the clouds.
no other results observed.

16/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
Z. Z. 8399.

Wellington IC.
K. X. 9831.

Wellington IC.
F. X. 9909.

Wellington IC.
L. X. 9733.

Wellington IC.
H. Z. 8853.

Wellington IC.
J. X. 9853.

Wellington IC.
G. Z. 8863.

Wellington IC.
V. Z. 8848.

Wellington IC.
T. X. 9888.

Wellington IC.
D. X. 9616.

Wellington IC.
P. X. 9873.

Sgt. GEORGE
Sgt. HOLDER
P/O. CRITCHLEY
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. BEECROFT
Sgt. WILSON

P/O. WILEY
Sgt. WILLIAMS
Sgt. HEMING
Sgt. CHURCHILL
Sgt. LIVERSUCH
F/S. ADDERLEY

Sgt. BRUCE
Sgt. BEATTIE
P/O. WHITE
Sgt. BYRON
Sgt. BOUDREAU
Sgt. STEWARD

P/O. TRENCH
Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. MCMULLAN

F/O. PATERSON
Sgt. FAITH
Sgt. MCGRATH
Sgt. WILKES
Sgt. DONNELLY
Sgt. STEELE

Sgt. LESLIE
P/O. WHITE
P/O. NICHOLSON
Sgt. SYMONS
Sgt. GREEN
Sgt. JONES

Sgt. THOMPSON
Sgt. FORSYTHE
Sgt. O'SHEA
Sgt. EVANS
Sgt. CROSBIE
Sgt. LAWRENCE

Sgt. RUNAGALL
P/O. STOCK
Sgt. HOSEA
Sgt. STEVENSON
Sgt. CHAMBERLAIN
Sgt. RUNNER

F/O. SWORD
Sgt. GOODYEAR
Sgt. BATTY
Sgt. NEWARK
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. HAYNES

P/O. SMITH
Sgt. HARRIS
Sgt. DEW
P/O. KING
Sgt. BIDLAKE
Sgt. MORGAN

Sgt. DAVIE
Sgt. REYNOLDS
Sgt. SLATTER
Sgt. BOYLE
Sgt. MCLEOD
Sgt. SPROSTON

0050.

0015.

0018.

0021.

0024.

0027.

0030.

0033.

1845.

1847.

1849.

0538.

0509.

0520.

0530.

0505.

0545.

0530.

0605.

2140.

2143.

2113.

11 aircraft (7 from 'A' Flight and 4 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack Targets DUISBERG and DUNKIRK in accordance with Form B.637 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. Z.Z.8399. Sgt. GEORGE and crew.
A/C. K.X.9831. P/O. WILEY and Crew.
A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. BRUCE and crew.
A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew.
A/C. H.Z.8853. F/O. PATERSON and crew.
A/C. J.X.9853. Sgt. LESLIE and crew.
A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew.
A/C. V.Z.8848. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew.
A/C. T.X.9888. F/O. SWORD and Crew.
A/C. D.X.9616. P/O. SMITH and Crew.
A/C. P.X.9873. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew.

Bomb load
5 of the above aircraft carried 3. 500 lb. G.P's, 1. 250 lb. G.P. and 6. S.B.C's.
3 aircraft carried 5. 500 lb. G.P's and 2. S.B.C's.
2 aircraft carried 1. 1.000 lb. G.P. and 5. 500 lb. G.P's.
1 aircraft carried 1. 4.000 lb. G.P.
6 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. Z.Z.8399. (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) attacking target DUISBERG and bombing from a height of 9.500 feet dropped his bombs and observed bursts and four red fires which were burning on departure.

A/C. K.X.9831. (Captain P/O. WILEY) attacking target DUISBERG and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs North to South on E.T.A. No results observed due to cloud.

A/C. F.X.9909. (Captain Sgt. BRUCE) attacking target DUISBERG and bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs on E.T.A. owing to cloud and bad visibility. A red glow was seen through cloud.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) attacking target DUISBERG and bombing from a height of 14.000 feet and bombing on E.T.A. observed bombs burst in build up area.

A/C. H.Z.8853. (Captain F/O. PATERSON) attacking target DUISBERG and bombing from a height of 13.000 feet observed flares and intense Flak on arrival and dropped his bombs in one stick but observed no results.

A/C. J.X.9853. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) attacking target DUISBERG and bombing from a height of 12.000 feet observed nothing on arrival and own bombs were not seen to burst. Two red fires were seen on departure.

A/C. G.Z.8863. (Captain Sgt. THOMPSON) attacking target DUISBERG and bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs on E.T.A. and searchlight and Flak. No results were observed.

A/C. V.Z.8848. (Captain Sgt. RUNAGALL) attacking target DUISBERG and bombing from a height of 14.000 feet bombed on E.T.A. No results were observed. Rear turret pressure pipe was hit by Flak.

A/C. T.X.9888. (Captain F/O. SWORD) attacking target DUNKIRK and bombing from a height of 13.500. feet dropped his bombs North East to South West across centre of docks starting one good fire.

A/C. D.X.9616. (Captain P/O. SWORD) (P/O. SMITH) attacking target DUNKIRK and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet observed fire in dock area but bomb bursts were not seen.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain Sgt. DAVIE) attacking target DUNKIRK and bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs on marshalling yards. Bursts were observed and firs started.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base by 0605. hours.

MARHAM.

17/10/41.

0605.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.

Met. conditions.

Wind West South Westerly backing to Westerly. Fine apart from local low lying mist or fog at first. Fair later.

Flying training.

1645.

A/C. F.X.9909. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for Cross country to WYTON and

1725.

returned to Base.

1650.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Cross Country to WYTON and

1715.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

18/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind South Westerly. Fair or fine after early mist.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

19/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind West South Westerly veering to South Westerly.

Flying training.

1525.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. STOCK and Crew took off for PHOTOGRAPHIC practice and

1610.

returned to Base.

1535.

A/C. P.X.9873. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Cross Country to NEWMARKET and

1655.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

20/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind South Westerly, fair or fine.

Flying training.

1050.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Cross Country to HONINGTON and

1255.

returned to base.

1130.

A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for General Flying practice and

1200.

returned to base.

1135.

A/C. P.X.9873. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for General Flying practice and

1220.

returned to Base.

1135.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for General Flying practice and

1225.

returned to Base.

1210.

A/C. G.Z.8863. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Cross Country to WYTON and

1340.

returned to Base.

1215.

A/C. W.X.9616. S/L. FOSTER and Crew took off for Cross Country to UPAVON and

1600.

returned to Base.

1500.

A/C. P.X.9873. Sgt. DAVIE and crew took off for General Flying practice and

1545.

returned to Base.

Operations Night of the 20th/21st. October, 1941. Target ANTWERP.

Form B.640. received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

1900.

A/C. K.X.9831. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 5. 500 lb. G.P's and 2. S.B.C's.

Owing to bad weather conditions neither primary nor secondary targets were attacked and all bombs were brought back.

2315.

Aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.

20/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
K. X. 9831.

W/C. FREEMAN
G/C. MACDONALD
P/O. CRITCHLEY
F/O. KEARY
Sgt. BURNS
F/S. BURDETT

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
Fr. Gunnr.
Rr. Gunnr.

1900.

2315.

1 aircraft from 'A' Flight was detailed to attack Target ANTWERP in accordance with Form B.640 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. K.X.9831. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew.

Bomb load
The above aircraft carried 5. 500 lb. G.P's and 2. S.B.C's.

A/C. K.X.9831. (Captain W/C. FREEMAN) was unable to locate target due to cloud and all bombs were brought back.

Aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations by 2315. hours.

MARHAM.

21/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind Westerly, mainly fair.

Operations Night of the 21st/22nd. October, 1941. Target BREMEN.

Form B.641. received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

1800.

to 1805.

A/C. D.Z.9871. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. K.X.9831. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. W.X.9616. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. P.X.9873. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 2. 1.000 lb. G.P's, 28. 500 lb. G.P's, 7. 250 lb. G.P's and 30. S.B.C's.
6 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

8 of the above aircraft successfully located and attacked target and bombing from heights ranging between 9.000 and 16.000 feet bombs were released over target area.
Fires were started but clouds prevented accurate observations. One stick was seen to overshoot the target and fall at FREIHAVEN.

Aircraft K.X.9831 (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) was unable to locate target and brought his bombs back.

21/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
D. Z. 9871.

Wellington IC.
L. X. 9733.

Wellington IC.
G. Z. 8863.

Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.

Wellington IC.
K. X. 9831.

Wellington IC.
V. Z. 8848.

Wellington IC.
W. X. 9616.

Wellington IC.
P. X. 9873.

Wellington IC.
T. X. 9888.

F/O. PATERSON
Sgt. FAITH
Sgt. MCGRATH
Sgt. WICKES
Sgt. DONNELLY
Sgt. STEELE

P/O. TRENCH
Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. MCMULLEN

Sgt. THOMPSON
Sgt. FORSYTHE
Sgt. O'SHEA
Sgt. EVANS
Sgt. CROSBIE
Sgt. LAWRENCE

Sgt. LESLIE
P/O. WHITE
P/O. NICHOLSON
Sgt. SYMONS
Sgt. GREEN
Sgt. JONES

Sgt. GEORGE
Sgt. HOLDER
P/O. CRITCHLEY
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. BEECROFT
Sgt. WILSON

S/L. COLEMAN
Sgt. HYDE
Sgt. FOSTER
Sgt. GILPIN
Sgt. INGMERE
Sgt. GREGORY

P/O. SMITH
Sgt. HARRIS
Sgt. DEW
P/O. KING
Sgt. BIDLAKE
Sgt. MORGAN

Sgt. SOAMES
Sgt. BUCKINGHAM
Sgt. MOGFORD
Sgt. REID
Sgt. BURNS
Sgt. FREAK

Sgt. DUTTON
Sgt. OWEN
Sgt. MCLACHLAN
Sgt. NEWBURY
Sgt. KNOTT
Sgt. ARTHUR

1805.

1805.

1805.

1810.

1811.

1800.

1800.

1800.

1800.

2320.

2315.

0005.

2344.

2248.

0044.

2320.

0020.

2305.

9 aircraft (5 from 'A' Flight and 4 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack Target BREMEN in accordance with Form B.641 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. D.Z.9871. F/O. PATERSON and crew.
A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew.
A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. THOMPSON and Crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and crew.
A/C. K.X.9831. Sgt. GEORGE and crew.
A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew.
A/C. W.X.9616. P/O. SMITH and Crew.
A/C. P.X.9873. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew.
A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew.

Bomb load
5 of the above aircraft carried 2. 500 lb. G.P's, 1. 250 lb. G.P. and 6. S.B.C's.
2 aircraft carried 1. 1.000 lb. G.P., 3. 500 lb. G.P's and 1. 250 lb. G.P.
2 aircraft carried 1. 6. 500 lb. G.P's.
6 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. D.Z.9871. (Captain F/O. PATERSON) bombing from a height of 14.700 feet dropped his bombs South East to North West across target area which was clearly seen silhouetted against Flak in North West of town. Bombs overshot and fell in vicinity of FREIHAVEN. Bombs hung up on first run up. Heating also failed.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) bombing from a height of 16.000 feet dropped his bombs estimated from position of Flak. Bursts only were observed.

A/C. G.Z.8863. (Captain Sgt. THOMPSON) bombing from a height of 16.000 dropped his bombs but could not observe them burst. A medium red fire was seen through cloud.

A/C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet recognized head of river West of ASTENBRIDGE on E.T.A. and dropped his bombs but no results were observed.

A/C. K.X.9831. (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) could not pinpoint target and brought bombs back.

A/C. V.Z.8848. (Captain S/L. COLEMAN) bombing from a height of between 14.500 and 15.000 feet dropped his bombs but no results were observed.

A/C. W.X.9616. (Captain P/O. SMITH) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs in target area. Bursts only were seen.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain Sgt. SOAMES) bombing from a height of 9.000 feet dropped his bombs but no results were observed.

A/C. T.X.9888. (Captain Sgt. DUTTON) bombing from a height of 14.000. feet dropped his bombs and observed small fires started.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations by 0044. hours on 22/10/41.

MARHAM.

22/10/41.

0044.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.

Met. conditions.

Wind Westerly, light rain or drizzle at first becoming fair.

Flying training.

1130.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1230.

returned to Base.

1140.

A/C. P.X.9873. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1230.

returned to Base.

1500.

A/C. D.X.9871. S/L. FOSTER and Crew took off for General Flying practice and

1715.

Returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

23/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind Westerly, weather fair.

Flying training.

1125.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for SINGLE ENGINE flying and

1150.

returned to Base.

1215.

A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for SINGLE ENGINE flying and

1300.

returned to Base.

1530.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. BRUCE and Crew took off for SINGLE ENGINE flying and

1550.

returned to base.

Operations Night of the 23rd/24th. October, 1941. Target KIEL.

Form B.643. received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

1730.

to 1806.

A/C. D.X.9871. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. BRUCE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. K.X.9831. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. W.X.9616. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 2. 1.000 lb. G.P's, 20. 500 lb. G.P's, 3. 250 G.P's and 24. S.B.C's.
6 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

7 of the aircraft bombing from heights ranging between 13.000 and 10.000 feet released their bombs over target area but owing to bad visibility no results were observed.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain W/O. SNOWDEN) returned early with its bombs owing to the collapse of the rear gunner believed due to oxygen shortage.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) turned back on reaching DANISH Coast due to heating failure. All bombs were brought back.

23/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
D. X. 9871.

Wellington IC.
L. X. 9733.

Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.

Wellington IC.
G. Z. 8863.

Wellington IC.
K. X. 9831.

Wellington IC.
V. Z. 8848.

Wellington IC.
P. X. 9873.

Wellington IC.
T. X. 9888.

Wellington IC.
W. X. 9616.

F/O. PATERSON
Sgt. FAITH
Sgt. MCGRATH
Sgt. WICKES
Sgt. STEELE
Sgt. DONNELLY

P/O. TRENCH
Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. MCMULLEN

Sgt. LESLIE
P/O. WHITE
P/O. NICHOLSON
Sgt. SYMONS
Sgt. GREEN
Sgt. JONES

Sgt. BRUCE
Sgt. DAVIE
Sgt. O'SHEA
Sgt. EVANS
Sgt. CROSBIE
Sgt. LAWRENCE

Sgt. GEORGE
Sgt. HOLDER
P/O. CRITCHLEY
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. BEECROFT
Sgt. WILSON

S/L. COLEMAN
Sgt. HYDE
Sgt. FOSTER
Sgt. GILPIN
Sgt. GREGORY
Sgt. INGMERE

W/O. SNOWDEN
P/O. SMITH
Sgt. ROBINSON
Sgt. BRAZIER
Sgt. CLARKE
F/S. DARVILL

Sgt. DUTTON
Sgt. OWEN
Sgt. MCLACHLAN
Sgt. NEWBURY
Sgt. KNOTT
Sgt. ARTHUR

Sgt. SOAMES
Sgt. BUCKINGHAM
Sgt. MOGFORD
Sgt. REID
Sgt. BURNS
Sgt. FREAK

1742.

1806.

1741.

1736.

1735.

1730.

1733.

1734.

1737.

0015.

2259.

0012.

0104.

0045.

0038.

2043.

0028.

0031.

9 aircraft (5 from 'A' Flight and 4 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack Target KIEL in accordance with Form B.643 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. D.X.9871. F/O. PATERSON and crew.
A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and crew.
A/C. G.Z.8863. Sgt. BRUCE and Crew.
A/C. K.X.9831. Sgt. GEORGE and crew.
A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew.
A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew.
A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew.
A/C. W.X.9616. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew.

Bomb load
4 of the aircraft carried 1. 500 lb. G.P. and 6. S.B.C's.
2 aircraft carried 1. 1.000 lb. G.P. and 2. 500 lb. G.P's.
3 aircraft carried 4. 500 lb. G.P's and 1. 250 lb. G.P.
6 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. D.X.9871. (Captain F/O. PATERSON) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet and on E.T.A. dropped his bombs East to West over target area. Bursts were observed through clouds.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. TRENCH) had to abandon the sortie on reaching the DANISH Coast due to heating failure. All bombs were brought back.

A/C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs but no results were observed due to cloud.

A/C. G.Z.8863. (Captain Sgt. BRUCE) was unable to locate target with certainty but bombing from a height of 18.000 feet, without observing any results, dropped his bombs.

A/C. K.X.9831. (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results.

A/C. V.Z.8848. (Captain S/L. COLEMAN) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet on E. T. A. dropped his bombs East to West over target area. Fires were seen under clouds.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain W/O. SNOWDEN) had to abandon sortie due to Rear Gunner being unconscious believed due to oxygen shortage. All bombs were brought back.

A/C. T.X.9888. (Captain Sgt. DUTTON) bombing from a height of 16.000. feet dropped his bombs on target area, bursts were seen but not located. Light Flak was seen but not located.

A/C. W.X.9616. (Captain Sgt. SOAMES) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet on E. T. A. dropped his bombs on Flak North East to South West without observing any results. Owing to distributer failure bombs were released by jettison switch.

All the above aircraft had returned safely to Base from Operations by 0045. hours on 24/10/41.

MARHAM.

24/10/41.

0045.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.

Met. conditions.

Wind South Westerly, fair with occasional rain.

Flying training.

1205.

A/C. P.X.9873. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for Local Flying and

1305.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

25/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind Westerly, occasional rain.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

26/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind North Westerly, fair at first, showers later.

Flying training.

1430.

A/C. Z.Z.8399. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and

1640.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

27/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind Westerly, fair after cloud in morning.

Flying training.

1100.

A/C. W.X.9616. Sgt. HORSLEY and Crew took off for Cross Country practice and

1200.

returned to Base.

1115.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. TRENCH and Crew took off for SINGLE ENGINE flying and

1215.

returned to Base.

1115.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Cross Country to FELTWELL and

1250

returned to Base.

1135.

A/C. G.X.8863. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew took off for SINGLE ENGINE flying

1230.

returned to Base.

1230.

A/C. D.X.9871. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Cross Country to NEWMARKET and

1315.

returned to Base.

1500.

A/C. L.X.9733. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Bombing Practice and

1600.

returned to Base.

1510.

A/C. V.Z.8848. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Bombing Practice and

1530.

returned to Base.

1525.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Bombing Practice and

1620.

returned to Base.

1600.

A/C. G.Z.8863. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Bombing Practice and

1630.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

28/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind South Westerly, intermittant rain.

1150.

A/C. D.X.9871. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Cross Country to WYTON and

1400.

returned to Base.

Operations Night of the 28th/29th. October, 1941. Target HAMBURG.

Form B.648. received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

10 aircraft stood by for this Operation which was cancelled at 2330. hours.

MARHAM.

29/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind North Westerly veering to North North Easterly. Showers of hail with risk of thunder.

Flying training.

1045.

A/C. A.Z.1084. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1145.

returned to Base.

1045.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. WILEY and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and

1150.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

30/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind Northerly backing to North Westerly. Showers at first, intermittant rain later becoming continuous.

Flying training.

1110.

A/C. A.Z.1084. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew)

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew) took off for FORMATION FLYING and

A/C. L.X.9733. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew)

1215.

returned to Base.

1105.

A/C. K.X.9831. W/C. FREEMAN and crew took off for Local Flying practice and

1210.

returned to Base.

1125.

A/C. V.Z.8848. Sgt. BUCKINGHAM and Crew took off for Cross Country to ABINGTON & PETERBORO and

1305.

returned to Base.

There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.

MARHAM.

31/10/41.

Met. conditions.

Wind Westerly, fair with occasional rain.

Flying training.

1055.

A/C. Y.T.2713. Sgt. HORSLEY and crew took off for Cross country flight and

1255.

returned to Base.

Operations Night of the 31st. October/1st. November, 1941. Target BREMEN.

Form B.650. received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.

1730.

to 1820.

A/C. D.X.9871. F/O. PATERSON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. WILET and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. A.Z.1084. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. G.Z.8863. P/O. SMITH and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. H.Z.8853. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. K.X.9831. S/L. FOSTER and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. V.Z.8848. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. S.Z.8844. F/O. SWORD and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. X.L.7854. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. W.X.9616. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Operations.

A/C. Z.Z.8839. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.

Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 1. 4.000 lb. G.P., 30. 500 lb. G.P's, 7. 250 lb. G.P's, and 72. S.B.C's.
8 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

Only 3 of the aircraft successfully located primary target due to bad visibility and bombs were dropped which started a large circular fire.

9 of the remaining aircraft attacked secondary and last resort targets as DE COVY aerodrome, BORKUM, GUNINGEN and ZUIDERLAND aerodrome.
Burst were observed and fires started but no further results seen due to heavy cloud. All bombing was done from heights ranging between 6.000 and 16.000 feet.

A/C. Z.Z.8839. (Captain S/L. COLEMAN) returned due to failure of starboard engine and bomb (4.000 lb.) was safely jettisoned.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain W/O. SNOWDEN) failed to return from Operations.

2343.

All the remaining aircraft had returned safely to Base from Operations.

31/10/1941.

Down

Details of Sortie or Flight

Wellington IC.
D. Z. 9871.

Wellington IC.
L. X. 9733.

Wellington IC.
A. Z. 1084.

Wellington IC.
V. Z. 8848.

Wellington IC.
S. Z. 8844.

Wellington IC.
G. Z. 8863.

Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.

Wellington IC.
H. Z. 8853.

Wellington IC.
K. X. 9831.

Wellington IC.
P. X. 9873.

Wellington IC.
X. L. 7854.

Wellington IC.
T. X. 9888.

Wellington IC.
W. X. 9616.

Wellington IC.
Z. Z. 8839.

F/O. PATERSON
Sgt. FAITH
Sgt. MCGRATH
Sgt. WILKES
Sgt. DONNELLY
Sgt. WOOD

P/O. WILEY
Sgt. WILLIAMS
Sgt. HEMING
Sgt. CHURCHILL
Sgt. LIVERSUCH
F/S. ADDERLEY

F/S. EDWARDS
P/O. STOCK
Sgt. SHAW
Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. SOAMES
Sgt. BECKITT
Sgt. MOGFORD
Sgt. REID
Sgt. BURNS
Sgt. FREAK

F/O. SWORD
Sgt. GOODYEAR
Sgt. BATTY
Sgt. NEWARK
Sgt. SMITH
Sgt. HAYNES

P/O. SMITH
Sgt. HARRIS
Sgt. DEW
P/O. KING
Sgt. BIDLAKE
Sgt. MORGAN

Sgt. LESLIE
P/O. WHITE
P/O. NICHOLSON
Sgt. SYMONS
Sgt. GREEN
Sgt. JONES

Sgt. GEORGE
Sgt. HOLDER
P/O. CRITCHLEY
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. BEECROFT
Sgt. WILSON

S/L. FOSTER
Sgt. MORTON
F/O. SYMONS
Sgt. POOK
Sgt. SCRIVEN
Sgt. NUTTALL

W/O. SNOWDEN
Sgt. WOOLLEY
Sgt. ROBINSON
Sgt. BRAZIER
Sgt. CLARKE
F/S. DARVILL

Sgt. RUNAGALL
Sgt. FRECKER
Sgt. HOSEA
Sgt. STEVENSON
Sgt. BURGESS
Sgt. RUNNER

Sgt. DUTTON
Sgt. OWEN
Sgt. MCLAUCHLIN
Sgt. NEWBURY
Sgt. KNOTT
Sgt. ARTHUR

Sgt. DAVIE
Sgt. REYNOLDS
Sgt. SLATTER
Sgt. BOYLE
Sgt. MCLEOD
Sgt. SPROSTON

S/L. COLEMAN
Sgt. HYDE
Sgt. FOSTER
Sgt. JENKINS
Sgt. INGMERE
Sgt. GREGORY

1730.

1730.

1733.

1735.

1805.

1750.

1735.

1732.

1730.

1750.

1755.

1820.

1755.

1800.

2235.

2145.

2233.

2219.

2106.

2320.

2219.

2336.

2245.

----.

2325.

2341.

2345.

2010.

14 aircraft (7 from 'A' Flight and 7 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack Target BREMEN in accordance with Form B.650 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. D.Z.9871. F/O. PATERSON and crew.
A/C. L.X.9733. P/O. WILEY and Crew.
A/C. A.Z.1084. F/S. EDWARDS and crew.
A/C. V.Z.8848. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew.
A/C. S.Z.8844. F/O. SWORD and Crew.
A/C. G.Z.8863. P/O. SMITH and Crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and crew.
A/C. H.Z.8853. Sgt. GEORGE and crew.
A/C. K.X.9831. S/L. FOSTER and crew.
A/C. P.X.9873. W/O. SNOWDEN and Crew.
A/C. X.L.7854. Sgt. RUNAGALL and Crew.
A/C. T.X.9888. Sgt. DUTTON and Crew.
A/C. W.X.9616. Sgt. DAVIE and crew.
A/C. Z.Z.8839. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew.

Bomb load
6 of the above aircraft carried 3. 500 lb. G.P's and 6. S.B.C's.
6 aircraft carried 1. 500 lb. G.P., 1. 250 lb. G.P. and 6. S.B.C's.
1 aircraft carried 6. 500 lb. G.P's and 1. 250 lb. G.P.
1 aircraft carried 1. 4.000 lb. H.C.
8 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. S.Z.8844. (Captain F/O. SWORD) turned from primary target due to engine trouble and attacked DE KOVY AERODROME and bombing from a height of 6.000 feet dropped his bombs and observed two intense fires started similar to burning aircraft with small explosions at intervals. Fires were also observed on both sides of flare path and near hangers on South East side of aerodrome.

A/C. D.Z.9871. (Captain F/O. PATERSON) was unable to locate primary target and attacked last resort target DE KOVY AERODROME and bombing from a height of 8.500 feet dropped his bombs and observed bursts slightly West of drome too far out to catch dispersed aircraft.

A/C. L.X.9733. (Captain P/O. WILEY) was unable to locate primary target so bombed BORKUM and bombing from a height of 16.000 feet saw his bombs start fires on island near Flak and searchlights.

A/C. A.Z.1084. (Captain F/S. EDWARDS) bombing from a height of 15.000 feet dropped his incendiaries on E.T.A. and his bombs on concentration of Flak at GUNINGEN. No results were observed.

A/C. V.Z.8848. (Captain Sgt. SOAMES) reached target area on E.T.A. and bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs on EMDEN area West to East through cloud. Three flashes only were seen.

A/C. G.Z.8863. (Captain P/O. SMITH) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs and observed a large circular fire started in probably old town. A.S.I. went unserviceable at TEXEL.

A/C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) could not locate primary target and bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs three miles North West of DE KOVY AERODROME. No bursts were observed but incendiaries started a yellow fire.

A/C. H.Z.8853. (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) could not locate primary target and bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs on EMDEN area. Bursts of incendiaries and bombs were seen three miles to the East.

A/C. K.X.9831. (Captain S/L. FOSTER) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs and observed bursts of bombs and incendiaries near river bank East of old town walls. No other results observed.

A/C. P.X.9873. (Captain W/O. SNOWDEN) failed to return from operations.

A/C. X.L.7854. (Captain Sgt. RUNAGALL) was unable to locate primary target owing to cloud and bombing from a height of 18.000 feet dropped his bombs on ZUIDERLAND AERODROME. Incendiaries and bombs were observed to burst on aerodrome.

A/C. T.X.9888. (Captain Sgt. DUTTON) was unable to attack primary target due to cloud and bombing from a height of 12.000. feet attacked TEXEL. Bombs and incendiaries were seen to bursts but no other results observed.

A/C. W.X.9616. (Captain Sgt. DAVIE) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs and observed bursts among small fires already burning.

A/C. Z.Z.8839. (Captain S/L. COLEMAN) had to abandon sortie owing to failure starboard engine. Bomb (4.000 lb.) was jettisoned safely.

All the above aircraft with exception of P.X.9873. (Captain W/O. SNOWDEN) had returned safely to Base by 2343. hours.

List of postings to and from Unit during the month of October, 1941.

Officers.

P/O. A. G. LITTLE 100089 Posted from No.15 Squadron, WYTON w.e.f. 30/9/41.

P/O. J. A. P. DRUMMOND 45806 Posted to No.12 O.T.U. w.e.f. 1/10/41.

+ 3 Aug. 1943.

P/O. A. J. A. DAY AUS.407138 Posted to R.A.F. MARHAM w.e.f. 5/10/41.

P/O. J. S. McCRAE CAN.J.15018 Posted from Group Training Flight w.e.f. 22/10/41.

P/O. G. G. DUFF 89378 Posted to C.F.S. UPAVON w.e.f. 18/10/41.

+ 10 March 1942.