Place. Date. Time. Summary of Events. References to
Appendices.
MARHAM. 1/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind variable, fog clearing slowly, otherwise fine.
Flying training
1100. A/C. C.X.9877. F/L. PATERSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1145. returned to Base.
1100. A/C. A.Z.1084. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1135. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1215. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1200. returned to Base.
1140. A/C. L.X.9733. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
returned to Base.
Operations Night of the 1st/2nd. December, 1941. Target POODLE B.
Form B.671 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
13 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 1600. hours.
MARHAM. 2/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind variable, widespread fog.
Operations Night of the 2nd/3rd. December, 1941. Target
Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
13 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 1000. hours.
MARHAM. 3/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind light variable, widespread fog.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 4/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind Westerly, fog patches clearing to fair.
Flying training.
1100. A/C. K.X.3392. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1200. returned to Base.
1415. A/C. K.X.3392. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1520. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 5/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South Westerly. Fair apart from mist or fog.
Flying training.
1105. A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1205. returned to Base.
1500. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. BEATTIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1610. returned to Base.
1500. A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and Local Flying practice and
1600. returned to Base.
1730. A/C. V.X.3344. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Dual Flying and
2000. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred
MARHAM. 6/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South Westerly, fair.
Flying training.
1050. A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1150. returned to Base.
1100. A/C. S.X.3413. F/L. SWORD and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1135. returned to Base.
1100. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1200. returned to Base.
1105. A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1205. returned to Base.
1100. A/C. V.X.3344. S/L. GRANT and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1220. returned to Base.
1155. A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Air Firing practice and
1355. returned to Base.
1155. A/C. T.X.3345. P/O. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Air Firing practice and
1355. returned to Base.
1150. A/C. Y.T.2713. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Cross Country to WATERBEACH and
1525. returned to Base.
1220. A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt BEATTIE and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and
1305. returned to Base.
1420. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1445. returned to Base.
1445. A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1600. returned to Base.
1450. A/C. Z.Z.8399. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1605. returned to Base.
1515. A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. BEATTIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1615. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 7/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind West to North Westerly, fair at first, showers later.
Flying training.
1100. A/C. X.X.3314. S/L. GRANT and Crew took off for Dual Flying practice and
1200. returned to Base.
1140. A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. BEATTIE and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and
1640. returned to Base.
1505. A/C. Y.T.2713. Sgt. OWEN and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1625. returned to Base.
Operations Night of the 7th/8th. December, 1941. Target BREST and BOULOGNE.
Form B.672 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
1540. to 1735. A/C. K.X.3392. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. S.X.3413. F/L. SWORD and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. T.X.3345. P/O. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. X.X.9831. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. W.X.3423. P/O. STOCK and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. R.X.3393. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. Z.Z.8399. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. V.X.3344. S/L. GRANT and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HARRIS and Crew took off for Operations.
Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 1. 4.000 lb. H.C., 4. 2.000 A.P's, 51. 500 lb. S.A.P's, 24. 250 lb. G.P's, and 2. S.B.C's.
7 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.
10 of the above aircraft successfully located and attacked target BREST and bombing from heights ranging between 9.500 and 15.000 feet dropped their bombs in target area but no results were observed due to enemy smoke screen.
A/C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. ANDERSON) failed to locate primary target and so attacked DUNKIRK and bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs which were observed to score hits and start fires.
The two aircraft attacking BOULOGNE bombing from heights of 10.500 and 12.500 feet dropped their bombs in target area starting fires.
2359. All the aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.

7/12/1941. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight
Wellington MK.III
K. X. 3392.





Wellington MK.III
S. X. 3413.





Wellington MK.III
T. X. 3345.





Wellington IC.
X. X. 9831.





Wellington MK.III
W. X. 3423.





Wellington MK.III
P. X. 3402.





Wellington MK.III.
R. X. 3393.





Wellington MK.II.
Z. Z. 8399.





Wellington IC.
A. Z. 1084.





Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.





Wellington IC.
D. X. 9871.





Wellington MK.III
V. X. 3344.





Wellington IC.
B. Z. 1070.




 S/L. HOGG
Sgt. TAYLOR
P/O. FISHER
Sgt. WAGSTAFF
Sgt. LLOYD
Sgt. RAGAN

F/L. SWORD
Sgt. FLANNERY
Sgt. BATTY
Sgt. NEWARK
Sgt. SMITH
Sgt. HAYNES

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

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

P/O. STOCK
Sgt. WELLER
P/O. MAHER
Sgt. BAKER
Sgt. SUCKLING
Sgt. ROCHE

Sgt. SOAMES
Sgt. BECKETT
Sgt. MOGFORD
Sgt. REID
Sgt. BURNS
Sgt. FREAK

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

Sgt. GEORGE
Sgt. LOUGHEAD
F/O. CRITCHLEY
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. BEECROFT
Sgt. WILSON

Sgt. FAITH
Sgt. PERRY
Sgt. SHAW
Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. MANN
Sgt. ADMANS
Sgt. ALEANDRI
Sgt. FLORENCE
Sgt. BLACKMAN

Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. DUNN
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. MCMULLEN

S/L. GRANT
Sgt. BATCHEN
F/O. EVANS
F/S. GORDEN
Sgt. SCRIVEN
Sgt. BILLSON

Sgt. HARRIS
Sgt. ABERCROMBIE
Sgt. TAYLOR
Sgt. MCCARTHY
Sgt. JERRAM
Sgt. SMITH
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
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Rr. Gunnr.

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

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
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Rr. Gunnr.

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

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
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Captain
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1640.






1700.






1701.






1722.






1723.






1735.






1658.






1610.






1540.






1541.






1720.






1720.





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2205.






2230.






2228.






2255.






2245.






2235.






2359.






2234.






2040.






2213.






2033.






2028.





 13 aircraft (6 from 'A' Flight and 5 from 'B' Flight and 2 Freshmen) took part in this Operation against Targets BREST and BOULOGNE in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. K.X.3392. S/L. HOGG and Crew.
A/C. S.X.3413. F/L. SWORD and Crew.
A/C. T.X.3345. P/O. RUNAGALL and Crew.
A/C. X.X.9831. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew.
A/C. W.X.3423. P/O. STOCK and Crew.
A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew.
A/C. R.X.3393. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew.
A/C. Z.Z.8399. Sgt. GEORGE and crew.
A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew.
A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. MORTON and Crew.
A/C. V.X.3344. S/L. GRANT and crew.
A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HARRIS and Crew.

Bomb load
4 of the above aircraft carried 1. 2.000 lb. A.P. and 3. 500 lb. S.A.P's.
3 aircraft carried 6. 500 lb. S.A.P's.
3 aircraft carried 7. 500 lb. S.A.P's.
1 aircraft carried 9. 250 lb. G.P's and 2. S.B.C's.
1 aircraft carried 15. 250 lb. G.P's.
1 aircraft carried 1. 4.000 lb. H.C.
7 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. K.X.3392. (Captain S/L. HOGG) bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs through smoke screen and cloud without observing any results.

A/C. S.X.3413. (Captain F/L. SWORD) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs which were observed to burst through smoke screen but no other results were observed.

A/C. T.X.3345. (Captain P/O. RUNAGALL) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs in dock area 8. No results were observed due to smoke screen.

A/C. X.X.9831. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet after cruising around for 25 minutes dropped his bombs East to West across target area without observing any results.

A/C. W.X.3423. (Captain P/O. STOCK) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs 300" North of dock 3 but searchlights prevented observation.

A/C. P.X.3402. (Captain Sgt. SOAMES) bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs near TORPEDO WHARF observing bursts through fringe of smoke screen.

A/C. R.X.3393. (Captain Sgt. DAVIE) bombing from a height of 15.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results.

A/C. Z.Z.8399. (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) bombing from a height of 9.500 feet dropped his bombs but burst only was observed.

A/C. A.Z.1084. (Captain Sgt. FAITH) bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs South West to North East in dock 6 area but no results were observed.

A/C.J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. ANDERSON) failed to locate primary target and attacked DUNKIRK and bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs East to West across dock area. Some fires were started which burnt well but exact position was not seen.

A/C. D.X.9871. (Captain Sgt. MORTON) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs which were observed to burst on jetty South of dock 8.

A/C. V.X.3344. (Captain S/L. GRANT) attacking BOULOGNE and bombing from a height of 12.500 feet observed his bombs burst across docks 6 and 7 but no other results.

A/C. B.Z.1070. (Captain HARRIS) attacking target BOULOGNE and bombing from a height of 10.500 feet dropped his bombs South West to North East just East of area causing some fires.

All the aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations by 2359. hours.


MARHAM. 8/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind West North Westerly. Fair with risk of showers.
Flying training.
1510. A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1610. returned to Base.
1510. A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1610. returned to Base.
1515. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HARRIS and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1615. returned to Base.
1515. A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. BEATTIE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1615. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 9/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South Westerly, cloudy with slight local rain.
Flying training.
1120. A/C. X.X.3314. Sgt. HYDE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1230. returned to Base.
1125. A/C. T.X.3345. P/O. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1245. returned to Base.
1130. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1230. returned to Base.
1200. A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. PERRY and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1230. returned to Base.
1200. A/C. K.X.3392. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for Flying practice and
1530. returned to Base.
1445. A/C. T.X.3345. P/O. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1645. returned to Base.
1455. A/C. S.X.3413. F/L. SWORD and Crew took off for Cross Country to WHITE WALTHAM and
1555. returned to Base.
1455. A/C. V.X.3344. S/L. GRANT and Crew took off for Cross Country to WHITE WALTHAM and
1640. returned to Base.
1510. A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1610. returned to Base.
1525. A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. BEATTIE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1605. returned to Base.
1730. A/C. Y.T.2713. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for DUAL FLYING and
1830. returned to Base.
Operations Night of the 9th/10th. December, 1941. Target
Form B.--- received from headquarters, No.3 Group.
11 aircraft stood by for these Operations which were cancelled later in the day.
MARHAM. 10/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South Westerly. Cloudy with local drizzle.
Flying training.
1050. A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for MARCONI HOMING practice and
1210. returned to Base.
1055. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew took off for MARCONI HOMING practice and
1130. returned to Base.
1105. A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. HARRIS and Crew took off for MARCONI HOMING practice and
1235. returned to Base.
1110. A/C. Z.Z.8399. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1220. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1215. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. V.X.3344. S/L. GRANT         )
A/C. R.X.3393. F/L. SWORD        ) and Crew took off for Formation Flying and
A/C. K.X.3392. W/C. FREEMAN )
1215. returned to Base.
1130. A/C. W.X.3523. P/O. STOCK and Crew took off for AIR FIRING practice and
1145. returned to Base.
1430. A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1545. returned to Base.
1430. A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1600. returned to Base.
1440. A/C. K.X.3392. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for LORENZ and MARCONI practice and
1510. returned to Base.
1450. A/C. D.X.9871. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for MARCONI HOMING practice and
1555. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM 11/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind Westerly, fair.
Operations Night of the 11th/12th. December, 1941. Target BREST.
Form B.675 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
1530. to 1645. A/C. K.X.3392. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. R.X.3393. F/L. SWORD and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. W.X.3523. P/O. STOCK and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. X.X.3414. Sgt. HYDE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. M.X.3408. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. H.X.9831. Sgt. BEATTIE and Crew took off for Operations.
Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 4. 2.000 lb. A.P's, 54. 500 lb. S.A.P's, 8. 250 lb. G.P's and 2. S.B.C's.
5 of the aircraft also carried cameras and two Photo Flash Bombs.
7 of the aircraft successfully located and attacked their target and bombing from heights ranging between 8.700 and 12.000 feet dropped their bombs without observing any results.
A/C. H.X.9831. (Captain Sgt. BEATTIE) was unable to locate primary target and so attacked Flak concentration on outskirts of ROUEN.
A/C. W.X.3423. (Captain P/O. STOCK) and
A/C. R.X.3393. (Captain F/L. SWORD) failed to locate target and brought all bombs back.
A/C. A.Z.1084. (Captain Sgt. FAITH) dropped two bombs on target area but was unable to locate target again and so brought the remainder back.
2300. All the aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations by 2300. hours.

11/12/1941. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight
Wellington MK.III
K. X. 3392.





Wellington MK.III.
R. X. 3393.





Wellington MK.III
W. X. 3423.





Wellington MK.III
P. X. 3402.





Wellington MK.III.
X. X. 3414.





Wellington MK.III
G. X. 3447.





Wellington MK.III
M. X. 3408.





Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.





Wellington IC.
B. Z. 1070.





Wellington IC.
A. Z. 1084.





Wellington IC.
H. X. 9831.




 W/C. FREEMAN
Sgt. PERRY
F/O. SYMMONS
Sgt. LAWRENCE
Sgt. BURGESS
F/O. KEARY

F/L. SWORD
Sgt. FLANNERY
Sgt. BATTY
Sgt. NEWARK
Sgt. SMITH
Sgt. HAYNES

P/O. STOCK
Sgt. WELLER
P/O. MAHER
Sgt. BAKER
Sgt. SUCKLING
Sgt. ROCHE

Sgt. SOAMES
Sgt. BECKETT
Sgt. MOGFORD
Sgt. REID
Sgt. BURNS
Sgt. FREAK

Sgt. HYDE
Sgt. TONKIN
Sgt. ROBB
Sgt. SUDDICK
Sgt. FRANCE
Sgt. REEVES

S/L. HOGG
Sgt. TAYLOR
P/O. FISHER
Sgt. WAGSTAFF
Sgt. LLOYD
Sgt. RAGAN

S/L. COLEMAN
Sgt. PATTERSON
Sgt. FOSTER
Sgt. JENKINGS
Sgt. INGMERE
Sgt. GREGORY

Sgt. ANDERSON
Sgt. MANN
Sgt. ADMANS
Sgt. ALEANDRI
Sgt. FLORENCE
Sgt. BLACKMAN

Sgt. HOLDER
Sgt. BLAIR
P/O. BARLOW
Sgt. RAISWELL
Sgt. PHILLIPS
Sgt. RYAN

Sgt. FAITH
Sgt. POWELL
Sgt. SHAW
Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. BEATTIE
Sgt. RUTHERFORD
Sgt. STEVENSON
Sgt. BROWN
Sgt. MCGRATH
Sgt. STEWART
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2nd. Pilot
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2nd. Pilot
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1550.






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1605.






1655.






1628.






1605.






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1625.






1620.





 2024.






2040.






2010.






2114.






2215.






2200.






2148.






2215.






2250.






2300.






2050.





 11 aircraft (6 from 'A' Flight and 5 from 'B' Flight) including 1 Freshmen, were detailed to attack Target BREST in accordance with Form B.675 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. K.X.3392. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew.
A/C. R.X.3393. F/L. SWORD and Crew.
A/C. W.X.3423. P/O. STOCK and Crew.
A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew.
A/C. X.X.3414. Sgt. HYDE and Crew.
A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew.
A/C. M.X.3408. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. ANDERSON and Crew.
A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew.
A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and crew.
A/C. H.X.9831. Sgt. BEATTIE and Crew.

Bomb load
4 of the above aircraft carried 1. 2.000 lb. A.P. and 3. 500 lb. S.A.P's.
3 aircraft carried 8. 500 lb. S.A.P's.
3 aircraft carried 6. 500 lb. S.A.P's.
1 aircraft carried 8. 250 lb. G.P's and 2. S.B.C's.
5 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. K.X.3392. (Captain W/C. FREEMAN) bombing from a height of 8.700 feet dropped all his bombs separately across estimated position, the 2.000 lb. falling by light of Stirling's flares into same positions as his bombs

A/C. R.X.3393. (Captain F/L. SWORD) was unable to locate target and so brought all bombs back.

A/C. W.X.3423. (Captain P/O. STOCK) was forced to abandon sortie due to interior failure and brought all bombs back.

A/C. P.X.3402. (Captain Sgt. SOAMES) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs along a line of three flares dropped from above. Bursts were not observed owing to cloud.

A/C. X.X.3414. (Captain Sgt. HYDE) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs on Flak in BREST area without observing any results.

A/C. G.X.3447. (Captain S/L. HOGG) bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs between two flares from another aircraft but no results were observed owing to cloud.

A/C. M.X.3408. (Captain S/L. COLEMAN) bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results.

A/C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. ANDERSON) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped two bombs singly and the rest together without observing any results.

A/C. B.Z.1070. (Captain Sgt. HOLDER) bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results.

A/C. A.Z.1084. (Captain Sgt. FAITH) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped two bombs on target but was unable to locate it again and so brought the rest of the bombs back.

A/C. H.X.9831. (Captain Sgt. BEATTIE) attacking ROUEN and bombing from a height of 9.000 feet dropped his bombs North West to South East on Flak behind outskirts of dock area.

All the aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations by 2300. hours.


MARHAM. 12/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South Westerly, cloudy with light local rain or drizzle.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 13/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind West South Westerly backing to South Westerly. Fine becoming cloudy with risk of local rain.
Flying training.
1045. A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1145. returned to Base.
1055. A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. HARRIS and Crew took off for MARCONI HOMING practice and
1210. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. H.X.9831. P/O. STOCK and Sgt. SLADE and Crew took off for DUAL FLYING and
1145. returned to Base.
1315. A/C. H.X.9831. Sgt. SLADE and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and
1640. returned to Base.
1135. A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Cross Country to BENSON and HARWELL and
1415. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 14/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South Westerly, fair temporary, rain spreading from South West later.
Operations Night 14th/15th. December, 1941. Target TOADS.
From B.680 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
12 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 2130. hours.
MARHAM. 15/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South Westerly, occasional rain.
Flying training.
1115. A/C. Z.Z.8399. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1150. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1215. returned to Base.
1120. A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. HARRIS and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1220. returned to Base.
1135. A/C. R.X.3393. Sgt. PERRY and Crew took off for Cross Country flight and
1540. returned to Base.
1215. A/C. H.X.9831. Sgt. SLADE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1540. returned to Base.
1730. A/C. -.X.9831. S/L. GRANT, Sgt. PERRY, Sgt. SLADE, Sgt. REYNOLDS, and Sgt. FONE took off for LOCAL NIGHT FLYING and DUAL FLYING and
2035. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 16/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind West South Westerly, fair apart from scattered showers.
Operations Night of the 16th/17th. December, 1941. Targets BREST and OSTEND.
Form B.682 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
1720. to 1945. A/C. G.X.3477. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. V.X.3344. S/L. GRANT and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. W.X.3523. P/O. STOCK and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. T.X.3345. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. L.X.3414. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. PERRY and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. H.X.9831. Sgt. SLADE and Crew took off for Operations.
Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 6. 1.000 lb. G.P's, 30. 500 lb. G.P's, 6. 500 lb. S.A.P's, 24. 250 lb. G.P's and 4. S.B.C's.
7 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2 Photo Flash Bombs.
9 aircraft including 2 Freshmen took off between --- --- to attack BREST and OSTEND.
The two Freshmen attacking OSTEND found weather over the target fairly good and releasing their bombs from between 12.000 and 12.500 feet bombs were seen to burst across 11 and 12 docks causing a considerable fire.
The aircraft attacking BREST found visibility excellent and releasing their bombs from heights ranging between 9.800 and 14.500 feet observed bursts in dock area, but saw no other results due to smoke screen.
One aircraft was unable to locate target and so brought all bombs back.

16/12/1941. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight
Wellington MK.III
G. X. 3447.





Wellington MK.III
V. X. 3344.





Wellington MK.III
W. X. 3523.





Wellington MK.III
T. X. 3345.





Wellington MK.III
L. X. 3414.





Wellington MK.III
P. X. 3402.





Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.





Wellington IC.
A. Z. 1084.





Wellington IC.
H. X. 9831.




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Sgt. TAYLOR
P/O. FISHER
Sgt. WAGSTAFF
Sgt. LLOYD
Sgt. RAGAN

S/L. GRANT
Sgt. BATCHEN
F/O. EVANS
F/S. GORDON
Sgt. TAYLOR
Sgt. BILLSON

P/O. STOCK
Sgt. WELLER
P/O. MAHER
Sgt. LAWRENCE
Sgt. SUCKLING
Sgt. ROCHE

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

Sgt. LESLIE
Sgt. PATTERSON
F/O. NICHOLSON
Sgt. SYMONS
Sgt. GREEN
Sgt. JONES

Sgt. SOAMES
Sgt. BECKETT
Sgt. MOGFORD
Sgt. REID
Sgt. BURNS
Sgt. FREAK

Sgt. HOLDER
Sgt. BLAIR
P/O. BARLOW
Sgt. RAISWELL
Sgt. PHILLIPS
Sgt. RYAN

Sgt. PERRY
Sgt. FONE
Sgt. SWARBRICK
Sgt. HARDING
Sgt. STEPHENS
Sgt. SHAW

Sgt. SLADE
Sgt. REYNOLDS
Sgt. DODWELL
Sgt. BURBIDGE
Sgt. DALTON
Sgt. LOWRY
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 9 aircraft (4 from 'A' Flight and 5 from 'B' Flight) including 2 Freshmen were detailed to attack Targets BREST and OSTEND in accordance with Form B.682 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew.
A/C. V.X.3344. S/L. GRANT and Crew.
A/C. W.X.3523. P/O. STOCK and Crew.
A/C. T.X.3345. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew.
A/C. L.X.3414. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew.
A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew.
A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. PERRY and crew.
A/C. H.X.9831. Sgt. SLADE and Crew.

Bomb load
6 of the above aircraft carried 1. 1.000 lb. G.P. and 5. 500 lb. G.P's.
1 aircraft carried 6. 500 lb. S.A.P's.
2 aircraft carried 12. 250 lb. G.P's and 2. S.B.C's.
7 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. G.X.3477. (Captain S/L. HOGG) attacking BREST and bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs through smoke screen and believed bombs fell near road. No other results were observed due to screen.

A/C. V.X.3344. (Captain S/L. GRANT) attacking BREST and bombing from a height of 9.800 feet dropped his bombs on roads or on bank West of river 300 yards to the East. Other results not observed due to smoke screen.

A/C. W.X.3523. (Captain P/O. STOCK) attacking BREST and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs in one stick in dock area. No results were observed.

A/C. T.X.3345. (Captain Sgt. DAVIE) attacking BREST and bombing from a height of 14.500 feet dropped his which were seen to burst. Flares were seen falling ahead on run up.

A/C. L.X.3414. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) attacking BREST and bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs in one stick, bursts were seen but no other results observed.

A/C. P.X.3402. (Captain Sgt. SOAMES) arrived over BREST 25 minutes early and cruised to QUIMPER, on return to BREST was unable to locate target and brought all bombs back.

A/C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. HOLDER) attacking BREST and bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. On leaving target bursts were seen in Flak positions in area of 8 or 9 docks.

A/C. A.Z.1084. (Captain Sgt. PERRY) attacking OSTEND and bombing from a height of 12.500 feet dropped his bombs across docks 11 and 12 causing a small fire. A considerable fire was started by another aircraft just East of dock 16.

A/C. H.X.9831. (Captain Sgt. SLADE) attacking OSTEND and bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs in one stick East to West through break in cloud. All bombs were seen to burst but no other results were observed.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base from Operations by 0145. hours.


MARHAM. 17/12/41. 0145. All aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.
Met. conditions.
Wind Westerly, fair apart from showers.
Flying training.
1220. A/C. T.X.3345. S/L. GRANT and Crew took off for Cross Country to HARWELL and SYWELL and
1615. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred
MARHAM 18/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind North Westerly, fair with local mist.
Flying training.
1400. A/C. X.X.3314. W/C. FREEMAN and crew took off for Cross Country to FELTWELL and
1540. returned to Base.
Operations Night of the 18th/19th. December, 1941. Target TOATS.
Form B.684 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
8 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled later in the day
MARHAM. 19/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind variable, widespread fog clearing by noon.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 20/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind light variable, widespread fog clearing slowly.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 21/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind light variable, mist or fog at first clearing slowly.
Flying training.
1055. A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. REYNOLDS and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1240. returned to Base.
1045. A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. HARRIS and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1200. returned to Base.
1100. A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for MARCONI HOMING practice and
1215. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. K.X.3392. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1130. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. TAYLOR and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1155. returned to Base.
1200. A/C. L.X.3414. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for General Flying practice and
1225. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 22/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind Westerly, rain and drizzle, clearing slowly.
Operations Night of the 22nd/23rd. December, 1941. Target.
Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
9 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 1300. hours.
MARHAM. 23/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind Westerly, fair.
Flying training.
1455. A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. REYNOLDS and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1625. returned to Base.
1500. A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1600. returned to Base.
1500. A/C. L.X.3414. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1620. returned to Base.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 24/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind Westerly, cloudy.
Flying training.
1050. A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. TAYLOR and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1130. returned to Base.
1110. A/C. L.X.3414. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1140. returned to Base.
1115. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. REYNOLDS and Crew took off for Cross Country Flight and
1250. returned to Base.
1200. A/C. E.X.9742. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Cross Country Flight and
1530. returned to Base.
1210. A/C. X.X.3408. F/S. SOAMES and Crew took off for Cross Country Flight and
1510. returned to Base.
1400. A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. REYNOLDS and Crew took off for Cross Country Flight and
1515. returned to Base.
1445. A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1540. returned to Base.
1500. A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for LORENZ practice and
1515. returned to Base.
1545. A/C. L.X.3414. W/C. FREEMAN and Crew took off for Local Flying practice and
1615. returned to Base.
Operations Night of the 24th/25th. December. 1941. Target.
Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
6 Crews stood by for daylight Operations but stood down later in the day.
MARHAM. 25/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind Westerly, mainly fair apart from occasional showers.
Operations Day of the 25th. December, 1941. Target.
6 Crews stood by for daylight Operations but stood down at 1400. hours.
MARHAM. 26/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind West North Westerly, fair or fine.
Operations Night of the 26th/27th. December. Target TRINITY.
Form B.687 received from Headquarters, No.3 group.
5 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 1600. hours.
MARHAM. 27/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind Northerly, scattered showers late in day.
Flying training.
1035. A/C. L.X.3414. S/L. COLEMAN and Crew took off for Cross Country to BINBROOK and NEWMARKET and
1610. returned to Base.
1100. A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. REYNOLDS and Crew took off for MARCONI HOMING practice and
1235. returned to Base.
1100. A/C. F.X.9742. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Cross Country to DUMFRIES and
1610. returned to Base.
1515 A/C. S.X.3413. S/L. GRANT          )
A/C. W.X.3423. P/O. RUNAGALL ) and Crew took off for FIGHTER AFFILIATION and
A/C. R.X.3393. W/C. FREEMAN   )
1630. returned to Base.
Operations Night of the 27th/28th. December, 1941. Target.
Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
9 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled later in the Day.
MARHAM. 28/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South to South Easterly, mainly fair or fine.
Operations Night of the 28th/29th. December, 1941. Target WILHELMSHAVEN and EMDEN.
Form B.689 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.
1722. to 1846. A/C. S.X.3413. S/L. GRANT and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. T.X.3345. P/O. RUNAGALL and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. K.X.3392. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. L.X.3414. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. W.X.3423. P/O. STOCK and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. R.X.3393. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. MORTON and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. PERRY and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. X.X.3408. Sgt. SLADE and Crew took off for Operations.
A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. REYNOLDS and Crew took off for Operations.
Bomb load.
The above aircraft carried 4. 1.000 lb. G.P's, 57. 500 lb. G.P's, 10. 250 lb. G.P's, 26. S.B.C's.
8 of the aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.
14 aircraft including 1 Freshman took part in Operations against WILHELMSHAVEN and EMDEN.
13 of the aircraft attacked WILHEMSHAVEN in perfect weather and excellent visibility and bombing from heights ranging between 9.000 and 14.700 feet bombs were seen to fall in target area starting fires in ZWISCHENHAFEN and BAUHAFEN.
Photographs were taken by some of the aircraft.
A/C. D.X.9871. (Captain Sgt. MORTON) jettisoned its bombs due to engine trouble.
A/C. R.X.3393. (Captain Sgt. DAVIE) reported observing a large fire on arrival.
A/C. F.X.9742. (Captain Sgt. REYNOLDS) was detailed to attack target EMDEN and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs and observed fires started in No.7 docks.
The Captain reported seeing possible aircraft to fall in flames in LENWORDEN area.

28/12/1941. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight
Wellington MK.III
S. X. 3413.





Wellington MK.III
G. X. 3447.





Wellington MK.III
T. X. 3345.





Wellington MK.III
K. X. 3392.





Wellington MK.III
L. X. 3414.





Wellington MK.III
W. X. 3423.





Wellington MK.III
P. X. 3402.





Wellington MK.III
R. X. 3393.





Wellington IC.
A. Z. 1084.





Wellington IC.
B. Z. 1070.





Wellington IC.
D. X. 9871.





Wellington IC.
J. X. 9875.





Wellington MK.III
X. X. 3408.





Wellington IC.
F. X. 9742.




 S/L. GRANT
Sgt. BATCHEN
F/O. EVANS
Sgt. GORDON
Sgt. BURGESS
Sgt. BILLSON

S/L. HOGG
Sgt. TAYLOR
P/O. FISHER
Sgt. WAGSTAFF
Sgt. LLOYD
Sgt. RAGAN

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

Sgt. GEORGE
P/O. RHODES
Sgt. ROBB
Sgt. BROAD
Sgt. BEECROFT
P/O. TAYLOR

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

P/O. STOCK
Sgt. WELLER
P/O. MAHER
Sgt. LAWRENCE
Sgt. SUCKLING
Sgt. ROCHE

Sgt. SOAMES
Sgt. BECKETT
Sgt. MOGFORD
Sgt. REID
Sgt. RINGE
Sgt. FREAK

Sgt. DAVIE
P/O. HOWARD
Sgt. SLATTER
Sgt. BOYLE
Sgt. MCLEOD
Sgt. SPROSTON

Sgt. FAITH
Sgt. MASKILL
Sgt. SHAW
Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. BISHOP
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. HOLDER
Sgt. BLAIR
P/O. BARLOW
Sgt. RAISWELL
Sgt. PHILLIPS
Sgt. RYAN

Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. DUNN
Sgt. BURNETT
Sgt. HIGHETT
Sgt. HOLMES
Sgt. MCMULLEN

Sgt. PERRY
Sgt. FONE
Sgt. SWARBRICK
Sgt. HARDING
Sgt. STEPHENS
Sgt. SHAW

Sgt. SLADE
Sgt. REYNOLDS
Sgt. DODWELL
Sgt. BURBIDGE
Sgt. DALTON
Sgt. LOWRY

Sgt. REYNOLDS
Sgt. TONKIN
Sgt. MCGRATH
Sgt. WILKES
Sgt. HARRISS
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 14 aircraft (7 from 'A' Flight and 7 from 'B' Flight) including 1 Freshmen were detailed to attack Targets WILHELMSHAVEN and EMDEN in accordance with Form B.689 received from Headquarters No.3 Group.

A/C. S.X.3413. S/L. GRANT and Crew.
A/C. G.X.3447. S/L. HOGG and Crew.
A/C. T.X.3345. P/O. RUNAGALL and Crew.
A/C. K.X.3392. Sgt. GEORGE and Crew.
A/C. L.X.3414. Sgt. LESLIE and Crew.
A/C. W.X.3423. P/O. STOCK and Crew.
A/C. P.X.3402. Sgt. SOAMES and Crew.
A/C. R.X.3393. Sgt. DAVIE and Crew.
A/C. A.Z.1084. Sgt. FAITH and Crew.
A/C. B.Z.1070. Sgt. HOLDER and Crew.
A/C. D.X.9871. Sgt. MORTON and Crew.
A/C. J.X.9875. Sgt. PERRY and Crew.
A/C. X.X.3408. Sgt. SLADE and Crew.
A/C. F.X.9742. Sgt. REYNOLDS and Crew.

Bomb load
5 of the above aircraft carried 5. 500 lb. G.P's.
4 aircraft carried 3. 500 lb. G.P's and 6 S.B.C's.
4 aircraft carried 1. 1.000 lb. G.P's and 5. 500 lb. G.P's.
1 aircraft carried 10. 250 lb. G.P's and 2 B.C's.
8 aircraft also carried cameras and 2. Photo Flash Bombs.

A/C. S.X.3413. (Captain S/L. GRANT) bombing from a height of 14.700 feet dropped his bombs North to South over target area and observed large fires started.

A/C. G.X.3447. (Captain S/L. HOGG) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs and observed them to straddle ZWISCHERHAFEN and jetty to North. Bursts and incendiaries only were seen.

A/C. T.X.3345. (Captain P/O. RUNAGALL) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped all his bombs North East to South West across line of target. No results were observed.

A/C. K.X.3392. (Captain Sgt. GEORGE) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped all his bombs heading 114 degrees true just South of BAUHAFEN starting fires.

A/C. L.X.3414. (Captain Sgt. LESLIE) bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs which fell South West to North East across HIPPER and SCHEERHAFEN. 3 fires from other aircraft were seen in town.

A/C. W.X.3423. (Captain P/O. STOCK) bombing from a height of 12.500 feet dropped his bombs 180 degrees North of BAUHAFEN but no results were observed.

A/C. P.X.3402. (Captain Sgt. SOAMES) bombing from a height of 10.500 feet dropped his bombs across target but no results were observed except burst among several fires in town.

A/C. R.X.3393. (Captain Sgt. DAVIE) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs North East to South West. Bursts were observed in centre of town. A large fire was seen on arrival.

A/C. A.Z.1084. (Captain Sgt. FAITH) bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs and observed bursts across docks to South East of town.

A/C. B.Z.1070. (Captain Sgt. HOLDER) bombing from a height of 9.000 feet dropped his bombs and observed them fall about 1 mile North West of BAUHAFEN near some fires already burning.

A/C. D.X.9871. (Captain Sgt. MORTON) had to jettison his bombs due to starboard engine trouble.

A.C. J.X.9875. (Captain Sgt. PERRY) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs North to South across entrance on BAUHAFEN, bursts were seen and fires on leaving area.

A/C. X.X.3408. (Captain Sgt. SLADE) bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs on built up area North of town. No bursts were observed.

A/C. F.X.9742. (Captain Sgt. REYNOLDS) attacking EMDEN and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped all his bombs South East to North West along dock 7 starting fires, one red and three white which burnt for at least 15 minutes. Possible aircraft seen to fall in flames in LENWORDEN area.

All aircraft had returned safely to Base from Operations by 0006. hours.


MARHAM 29/12/41. 0006. All aircraft had returned safely to Base after Operations.
Met. conditions.
Wind light variable, fine with little low cloud.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 30/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind light variable, widespread fog.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.
MARHAM. 31/12/41. Met. conditions.
Wind South Westerly, fog clearing slowly but deteriorating later.
There were no Operations today and nothing of interest occurred.