MEPAL.
2/3 January 44. Mining Off The Frisian Islands.
Three aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs, which were all successfully dropped in the allotted area. No opposition was met and the operation was uneventful. there was 7/10ths cloud in the mining area but visibility was good. Navigation was very good.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 22:15 Down 02:55 C Flight
Sgt Cook, A. M. Captain 1503607
Sgt Simpson, C. H. Navigator 1096276
Sgt Jones, L. A/B 1398082
Sgt Barrett, L. C. W/Op 1467119
Sgt Wood, R. W. F/Eng 1607905
Sgt Clouter, G. T. M/U/Gnr 1652839
Sgt Forster, T. H. A. R/Gnr 1592020
Bomb load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 22:15 Down 02:00 A Flight
Sgt Carey, J. C. L. Captain 1245811
F/Off Cook, D. N. Navigator 1609864
Sgt Hinder, C. Air Bomber 1221913
Sgt Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Bomb load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 22:15 Down 01:45 C Flight
Sgt Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B J.88476 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. WO/Air 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng 1623514
Sgt Starling, S. M/U/G 1295007
Sgt Bell, H. H. R/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
4/5 January 44. Mining North of Biarritz.
Six aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs, which were all dropped in the allotted area. This was a successful and uneventful operation. Slight A.A. Fire was encountered and one aircraft recieved neglible damage. No enemy aircraft were seen. The weather was good except for slight sea haze. On return the aircraft captained by W/O D. G. Horgan crashed, but the crew sustained no injuries. Navigation was very good.
Stirling III EF512 AA.A Up 22:45 Down 08:25 A Flight
W/O Spiers, A. R. Captain NZ413136
F/O Wain, J. H. Navigator NZ421915
F/O Saidler, J. D. A/B 138072
Sgt Wallace, S. W/Op 1388350
Sgt Vine, G. R. F/ Eng 1603902
Sgt Feather, E. M/U/G 1459770
F/S Derbyshire, T. R/Gnr 1032870
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling III EF462 AA.F Up 20:20 Down 08:00 A Flight
F/S Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Navigator NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ547841
F/S Nation, T. J. WO/Air NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng 1811918
Sgt Billington, C. M/U/Gnr 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr 1580583
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling III LJ462 AA.O Up 22:15 Down 07:45 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. WO/Air NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng 1583849
F/S Morfett, R. E. M/U/G 1388316
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr NZ424969
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling III BF473 AA.E Up 22:10 Down 07:35 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. G. Navigator NZ425204
F/S Jones, R. W. A/B A410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. WO/Air 1585273
Sgt Watson, W. P. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Renwick, H. R. M/U/G 1002868
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr 1280506
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
EF513 and BF473 both seem to be coded ‘E’ and were on Station at the same time. Could be either. Note that EF513 was Cat AC/FB from 24/11/43 to 16/12/43, seems it was recoded AA.W
Stirling III EF507 AA.P Up 22:20 Down 07:50 B Flight
F/S Allen, W. M. Captain 540956
Sgt Hewitt, T. Navigator 1549452
Sgt Bone, H. A/B 1449499
Sgt Estcourte, A. WO/Air 1176109
Sgt Collins, H. W. F/Eng 1186834
Sgt Ramsay, W. M/U/G 1570005
Sgt Bruce, C. R/Gnr 551988
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling III LJ473 AA.R Up 22:20 Down 07:40 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
P/O Clary, G. A. WO/Air J.18126 RCAF
Sgt Cudlipp, L. F/Eng 1608835
Sgt Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr 610905
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
On return to base at 17:10 the aircraft undershot the runway and swung into a steep bank before crash landing, wheels up, and caught fire near the airfield, but the crew sustained no injuries.
The Flight Diary which shows W/O Horgan took a/c ‘R’ on this op.
4/5 January 44. Mining in the Gironde Estuary.
Four aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs, which were successfully dropped in the allotted area. No A.A. Fire was encountered but a few enemy aircraft were seen. The weather was good and visibility was clear, except for sea haze. Navigation was excellent.
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 23:55 Down 07:50 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Navigator NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. WO/Air 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/G 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr 1613098
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 23:55 Down 07:35 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
Sgt Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. WO/Air 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/G 1623721
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling Mk.III EF466 AA.K Up 23:55 Down 08:00 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Navigator NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A413338 RAAF
Sgt Halden, L. WO/Air 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/G 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr NZ42343
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
EH955 and EF466 were both coded ‘K’ and on Station at the same time. F/L Clarke was C Flight, perhaps one was AA.K and one JN.K?
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 23.25 Down 08:00 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
Sgt Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. B. P. A/B 171280
Sgt Carroll, R. WO/Air 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt R. McGregor, R. M/U/G 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
4 January 44. Attack against a Special Target. (V1 Rocket Sites at Pas de Calais and at Bristillerie).
Ten aircraft were detailed to attack the above target with bombs of 500 lbs. All of the aircraft successfully dropped their bombs in the target area. The attack was very concentrated and appeared to be a success. Some slight heavy A.A. fire and a few enemy aircraft were encountered but proved negligable. In spite of the 3-4/10ths cloud at the target, visibility was good. Navigation was very good.
Stirling III BK695 AA.N Up 02:15 Down 05:15 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Navigator 136351
F/S Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
F/S Lucas, H. D. M/U/G 778858
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Bomb Load of 500 lb bombs.
Combat Report.
Target: Special Target in Northern France.
A/C: Stirling III “N” BK695. Place: 50 42N 02 30E. Time: 03:37 hours. Height: 14,000 feet.
Captain: F/S Burke.
Our Stirling was intercepted by a Fw.190, a few seconds after the bombs had gone. Our a/c was flying at 165 mph IAS on a true course of 174°. The visibility was very good because of a bright moon on the starboard quarter. The IFF was off, searchlight activity was almost nil, but there was moderate flak. The M/U/ Gunner (Sgt J. Cooper) first noticed the Fw.190 flying without lights, about 200 – 400 yards away on the port bow. The M/U/G fired a 2 second burst as the E/A crossed over the Stirling. He also warned the R/G (Sgt Newnham) who fired a 2 second burst at the E/A as he appeared in his sights dead astern about 100 yards up. The E/A did not open fire and disappeared dead astern slightly up. The gunners noticed hits on the E/A. No boozer contact.
No. of rounds expended. R/G. 200
No. of rounds expended. M/U/G. 100
The R/G was trained at 4 A.G.S., 11 O.T.U., 1651 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
The M/U/G was trained at 4 A.G.S., 11 O.T.U., 1651 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
Note the difference in mid upper gunners name.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 02:10 Down 05:10 B Flight
F/S Pryse, J. Captain 1317042
F/Off Fairhall, G. W. L. Nav NZ416204
Sgt Evans, A. A/B 1316222
P/O Lake, W. J. WO/Air NZ416121
Sgt Morgan, H. F/Eng 992422
Sgt Breen, F. P. M/U/G A419288 RAAF
Sgt Gordan, J. R/Gnr 1348378
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling MK.III LK396 JN.U Up 02:10 Down 05:20 C Flight
F/Off Teasdale, T. L. W. Captain J.23404 RCAF
F/S Johnson, F. E. Nav R.129478 RCAF
F/O Auld, J. B. A/B J.24026 RCAF
Sgt Spear, L. G. W/Op. 1474290
Sgt Dawson, W. F/Eng 1616285
Sgt Hunt, D. E. M/U/Gnr. 1609266
F/S Skeel, J. R/Gnr 1284038
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 02:05 Down 04:50 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng 1811800
F/S Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
F/S Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr NZ425546
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF236 AA.J Up 02:05 Down 04:50 A Flight
S/L Watson, R. J. Captain NZ404978
Sgt Carey, J. C. L. 2nd Pilot 1245811
F/O Cook, D. N. Nav NZ417268
Sgt Hinder, C. A/B 1221913
Sgt Andrews, F. W/Op. 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr. 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Bombs of 500lbs
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 02:10 Down 05:20 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav NZ426996
F/S Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
Sgt Wilks, G. WO/Air 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr 128387
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 02:20 Down 04:55 A Flight
F/S Dawe, D. M. Captain NZ417032
Sgt Old, W. J. Nav 1321482
F/S Peterson, L. H. F. A/B NZ413888
Sgt France, A. WO/Air 1147007
Sgt Johnson, D. F/Eng 1864318
Sgt Walker, C. M/U/G 1893235
F/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr 110400
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 02:15 Down 04:55 C Flight
F/S Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
Sgt Wainwright, J. 2nd Pilot 1320248
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/O/Air NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr 1388459
Bombs of 500 lbs
Letter ‘X’ from Sgt Burch Log Book.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 02:10 Down 05:15 B Flight
F/S Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. WO/AG NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr 2215940
Bombs of 500 lb.
The ORB has EF337 as the a/c flown, but it had been transferred to 149 Sqn 2/3/43.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 02:25 Down 05:25 A Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
Sgt Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. WO/Air 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr 1528525
Bombs of 500 lbs.
6/7 January 44. Target: Mining in the Gironde Estuary.
Eight aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs which were dropped in the allotted area. Some A.A. fire was encountered but no aircraft were hit. One aircraft, EF454 Sgt Carey and crew, came under attack from a Ju.88 but no damage was sustained. Both gunners returned fire and succeeded in damaging the Ju.88.
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 16:30 Down 00:15 A Flight
Sgt Carey, J. C. L. Captain 1245811
F/Off Cook, D. N. Navigator 1609864
Sgt Hinder, C. Air Bomber 1221913
Sgt Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/G 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Bomb Load: Mines of 1500 lbs.
Combat Report.
Target: Gardening.
A/C: Stirling Mk.III “C” EF454. Place: 47 42N 05 13E Time: 19:35 hours. Height:1500 feet.
Our Stirling “C” was on the way to the Garden, flying at 165 mph IAS at 1500 feet. The visibility was very good with no cloud and a very bright moon on the port beam. The Rear Gunner (Sgt Pritchard) sighted a Ju.88 on the port quarter level at 2,000 yards. The E/A crossed to the starboard fine quarter and closed to 600 yards. The R/G instructed the Pilot to corkscrew starboard, and the R/G and the M/U Gunner (Sgt Hopkins) opened fire with 5 second bursts. The E/A, whose fire was very inaccurate, turned away to starboard and was not seen again. Hits were seen on the E/A, and it is claimed as damaged.
No Boozer contacts.
No. of rounds expended :- R/G. 400
No. of rounds expended :- M/U/G. 200
The R/G was trained at 11 O.T.U., 1657 C.U., 1483 Gunnery Flight.
The M/U/G. was trained at 11 O.T.U., 1657 C.U., 1483 Gunnery Flight.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 16:25 Down 01:30 C Flight
Sgt Cook, A. M. Captain 1503607
Sgt Simpson, C. H. Navigator 1096276
Sgt Jones, L. A/B 1398082
Sgt Barrett, L. C. W/Op 1467119
Sgt Wood, R. W. F/Eng 1607905
Sgt Clouter, G. T. M/U/Gnr 1652839
Sgt Forster, T. H. A. R/Gnr 1592020
Bomb Load: Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 16:25 Down 01:25 C Flight
Sgt Gregory, F. Captain 1283636
F/S McDonald, D. Navigator. —-
Sgt McGreary, J. A/B —-
Sgt Pond, E. W/Op 1320101
Sgt Frith, S. F/Eng 1589935
Sgt Byth, R. M/U/Gnr 1105202
Sgt Cooke, A. R/Gnr 2209173
Bomb Load: Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 16:40 Down 00:40 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
F/S Bruhns, H. H. 2nd Pilot NZ42367
F/S Handbury, J. D. Nav 170391
F/S Tomany, J. A/B 171178
W/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op 54230
P/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng 51705
Sgt Venn, A. M/U/G 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Bomb Load: Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 16:25 Down 01:25 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Navigator 136351
F/S Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
F/S Lucas, H. D. M/U/Gnr. 778858
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Bomb Load: Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 16:30 Down 01:05 C Flight
Sgt Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B J.88476 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng 1623514
Sgt Starling, S. M/U/G 1295007
Sgt Bell, H. H. R/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Bomb Load: Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 16:25 Down 02:15 B Flight
F/S Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
Sgt Rowberry, G. W. 2nd Pilot NZ414567
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr 2215940
Bomb Load: Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 16:25 Down 01:25 B Flight
F/S Pryse, J. Captain 1317042
F/Off Fairhall, G. W. L. Nav NZ416204
Sgt Evans, A. A/B 1316222
Sgt Butler, R. W/Op. NZ416121
Sgt Morgan, H. F/Eng 992422
Sgt Breen, F. P. M/U/G A419288 RAAF
Sgt Gordan, J. R/Gnr 1348378
Bomb Load: Mines of 1500 lbs.
14 January 44. Target: Attack Against a Special Target. (V1 Site at Ailly).
Fifteen aircraft were detailed to attack the above target with bombs of 500 lbs. BK777 returned early reporting it was unable to maintain height, and landed at 21:05 hours. Another aircraft returned with bombs through a failure of it’s navigation equipment. This attack was successful and concentrated, bombs being seen to drop within the target area. Some A.A. fire was encountered which did not cause any damage. A few enemy aircraft were seen but no combats took place. The weather conditions were excellent with no cloud and good visibility. Navigation was excellent.
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 18:20 Down 21:35 A Flight
F/S Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/O Herron, R. W. 2nd Pilot NZ422282
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
Sgt Houston, A. W/Op 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/G 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr 1292972
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 18:15 Down 21:40 A Flight
Sgt Carey, J. C. L. Captain 1245811
F/Off Cook, D. N. Navigator 1609864
Sgt Hinder, C. A/B 1221913
Sgt Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/G 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 18:20 Down 21:55 A Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
Sgt Carroll, R. A/B ***
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/G 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr 1528525
Bombs of 500 lbs.
** Sgt Carroll might be 1367069 except he is listed as a W/Op, not an A/B.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 18:15 Down 21:35 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav NZ426996
Sgt Evans, A. A/B 1316222
Sgt Wilks, G. W/Op 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr 128387
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 18:10 Down 21:55 B Flight
S/L Gibb, D. S. Captain NZ401266
F/S Bruhns, H. H. 2nd Pilot NZ42367
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav 136351
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
P/O Galloway, S. W. W/Op. 148919
F/O Whybray, E. D. F/Eng 52513
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr 159096
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 18:15 Down 21:50 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Navigator NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr 1613098
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 18:25 Down 21:50 A Flight
F/S Dawe, D. M. Captain NZ417032
Sgt Old, W. J. Nav 1321482
F/S Peterson, L. H. F. A/B NZ413888
Sgt France, A. W/Op 1147007
Sgt Johnson, D. F/Eng 1864318
Sgt Walker, C. M/U/Gnr 1893235
F/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr 110400
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 18:15 Down 22:00 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Navigator 136351
F/S Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1308375
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Bomb Load: 500 lb Bombs.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 18:25 Down 21:20 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Rowberry, G. W. 2nd Pilot NZ414567
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
Sgt Cannell, G. W/Op 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng 1030562
Sgt Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr 610905
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Bombs of 500 lbs.
The ORB has EF252, but it never flew with 75 Sqn, this might be EF254?
Stirling Mk.III EF507 AA.P Up 18: 15 Down 21:25 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
Sgt Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 18:10 Down 21:45 C Flight
Sgt Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B J.88476 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng 1623514
Sgt Starling, S. M/U/Gnr 1295007
Sgt Bell, H. H. R/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 18:05 Down 21:45 C Flight
Sgt Kay, W. Captain 1451972
F/O House, J. B. Nav 138787
F/S Gosson, P. J. W. A/B R.161593 RCAF
Sgt Myers, J. W/Op 1348708
Sgt Cleaver, A. F/Eng 1582061
Sgt Dillon, W. M/U/Gnr 1823289
Sgt Riddle, W. R/Gnr 549402
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 18:10 Down 21:15 C Flight
P/O White, O. H. Captain NZ626213
F/O Hibbs, D. J. Nav NZ415694
F/O McKenzie, I. R. A/B NZ426335
F/S Scarll, J. W. W/Op NZ417237
Sgt Holden, R. F/Eng 993297
F/S Collins, T. J. M/U/Gnr 1583321
F/O McCorkindale, J. R. R/Gnr NZ392051
Bombs of 500 lbs.
F/O Hibbs and F/S Scarll both usually flew with the Duncan crew.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 AA.U Up 18:05 Down 21:05 C Flight crew
Sgt Gregory, F. Captain 1283636
F/S McDonald, D. Navigator. —-
Sgt McGreary, J. A/B —-
Sgt Pond, E. W/Op 1320101
Sgt Frith, S. F/Eng. 1589935
Sgt Byth, R. M/U/Gnr 1105202
Sgt Cooke, A. R/Gnr 2209173
Bombs of 500 lbs
Returned early owing to being unable to maintain height.
B Flight a/c.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 18:00 Down 22:00 C Flight
F/O Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A413338 RAAF
Sgt Halden, L. W/Op 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr NZ42343
Bombs of 500 lbs.
14 January 44. Target: Mining off the Frisian Islands.
Two aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs. One aircraft returned without dropping it’s mines owing to a navigational failure, but the other aircraft successfully dropped it’s mines in the allotted area. No opposition was met and the sortie was uneventful. Apart from slight haze, the weather was good as was visibility. Navigation was very good.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 AA.X Up 17:00 Down 20:15 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
Sgt Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
Sgt Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
Bomb Load: 3 x 1500 lb Mines.
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 17:35 Down 20:55 C Flight crew
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
Sgt Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
Sgt Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Pepper, J. M/U/Gnr 1682572
Sgt Davies, R. J. R/Gnr 1603898
Bomb Load: 3 x 1500 lb Mines.
A Flight a/c.
20 January 44. Operations: Mining Off The Frisian Islands.
Seven aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1500 lbs. One aircraft was withdrawn but the remainder successfully dropped their mines in the allotted area. No opposition was met and the trip was uneventful. The weather was good and visibility clear except for slight sea haze. Navigation was excellent.
Stirling Mk.III EF236 AA.J Up 17:45 Down 20:05 A Flight
S/L Watson, R. J. Captain NZ404978
F/O Herron, R. W. 2nd Pilot NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 1023583
F/O McLachlan, E. W. WO/Air NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr NZ416022
F/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr 155992
Bomb Load; Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 17:00 Down 20:00 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Navigator NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr 1613098
Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 17:00 Down 20:00 B Flight
F/S Bruhns, H. H. Captain NZ42367
Sgt Wilkes, E. A. Nav 1575513
Sgt Butler, L. L. A/B NZ421672
Sgt Summers, W. J. WO/Air 1395702
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng 1813627
Sgt Hall, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1392121
F/S Sawtell, A. H. R/Gnr A417521 RAAF
Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 17:15 Down 20:30 C Flight crew
Sgt Kay, W. Captain 1451972
F/O House, J. B. Nav 138787
F/S Gosson, P. J. W. A/B R.161593 RCAF
Sgt Myers, J. W/Op. 1348708
Sgt Cleaver, A. F/Eng 1582061
Sgt Dillon, W. M/U/Gnr 1823289
Sgt Riddle, W. R/Gnr 549402
Mines of 1500 lbs.
Borrowed from A Flight.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 17:10 Down 20:20 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
Sgt Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
Sgt Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Pepper, J. M/U/G 1682572
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
Mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 17:15 Down 20:25 C Flight
Sgt Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B J.88476 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. WO/Air 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr 1295007
Mines of 1500 lbs.
21 January 44. Operations. Attack Against A Special Target. (V1 Sites).
Twenty Aircraft were detailed to attack the above target with bombs of 500 lbs. All of the aircraft successfully dropped their bombs in the target area, large bomb bursts and some fires being observed. Good weather was forecast with no cloud and with good visibility. Very little enemy opposition encountered, causing no problems. Navigation was excellent.
Group Records. Target was coded “Blackcap” and located near Hazebrouck, in the Pas de Calais. Time over Target 19:45 hours.
Stirling Mk.III EF462 AA.F Up 18:35 Down 21:10 A Flight
F/S Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Navigator NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ547841
F/S Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng 1811918
Sgt Billington, C. M/U/Gnr 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr 1580583
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 18:30 Down 20:55 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
Sgt Gage, D. A/B R.166183 RCAF
Sgt Clough, D. W/Op 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr 1094980
Sgt Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A419311 RAAF
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 18:30 Down 21:00 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
Sgt Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. B. P. A/B 171280
Sgt Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt R. McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Mines of 1500 lbs
Now coded ‘H’ ?
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 18:30 Down 21:25 A Flight
F/S Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
Sgt Houston, A. W/Op 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr 1292972
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 18:15 Down 21:15 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng 1583849
F/S Morfett, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1388316
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr NZ424969
Bomb Load 3 x 1500 lb mines.
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 18:40 Down 21:45 A Flight
Sgt Carey, J. C. L. Captain 1245811
F/Off Cook, D. N. Nav 1609864
Sgt Hinder, C. Air Bomber 1221913
Sgt Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 18:30 Down 21:35 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 1023583
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr NZ416022
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr 155992
Damaged by flak.
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 18:20 Down 21:30 B Flight
F/S Bruhns, H. H. Captain NZ42367
Sgt Wilkes, E. A. Nav 1575513
Sgt Butler, L. L. A/B NZ421672
Sgt Summers, W. J. W/Op 1395702
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng 1813627
Sgt Hall, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1392121
F/S Sawtell, A. H. R/Gnr A417521 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 18:20 Down 21:40 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav NZ426996
F/S Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
Sgt MacKenzie, D. W/Op. A417211 RAAF
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr 128387
The W/Op could also be MacKenzie, D. C. NZ43490 ?
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 18:20 Down 21:10 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
Sgt Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 18:25 Down 21:45 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
Sgt Cannell, G. W/Op 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng 1030562
Sgt Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr 610905
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 18:20 Down 21:35 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr 1317623
Sgt Schober, E. R/Gnr R.192994 RCAF
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 18:20 Down 21:30 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Navigator 136351
F/S Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
Sgt Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr NZ417232
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Bomb load 500 lb GP.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 18:05 Down 21:15 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng 1811800
F/S Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr R.138682 RCAF
F/S Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr NZ425546
Bomb load 500 lb GP.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 18:10 Down 21:15 C Flight crew
Sgt Gregory, F. Captain 1283636
F/S McDonald, D. Navigator. —-
Sgt McGreary, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Pond, E. WO/Air 1320101
Sgt Frith, S. F/Eng. 1589935
Sgt Byth, R. M/U/Gnr 1105202
Sgt Cooke, A. R/Gnr. 2209173
Bomb load 500 lb GP.
Not sure if the serial number and code are correct? as LK396 is also ‘U’ This maybe ‘F’
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 18:10 Down 21:30 C Flight
F/S Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
Sgt Wainwright, J. 2nd Pilot 13202482
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr 1388459
Bomb load 500 lb GP.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 18:05 Down 21:00 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng 1288144
Sgt Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr NZ421307
Bomb load 500 lb GP.
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 18:05 Down 21:45 C Flight
Sgt Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B J.88476 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr 1295007
Bomb load 500 lb GP.
Stirling Mk.III EF507 AA.P Up 18:35 Down 21:25 C Flight crew
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
Sgt Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Pepper, J. M/U/Gnr 1682572
Sgt Davies, R. J. R/Gnr 1603898
Bomb load 500 lb GP.
Flight Diary notes this a/c borrowed by C Flight.
Stirling Mk.III EF512 AA.A Up 18:10 Down 21:18 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
Sgt Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
Sgt Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
Bomb load 500 lb GP.
A Flight a/c borrowed by C Flight.
25 January 44. Attack on a Special Target. (V1 Site at Pas de Calais).
Twenty aircraft were detailed to attack the above with bombs of 500 lbs. One failed to take off, and four brought their bombs back. The bomb bursts were rather scattered and did not appear to attain good results. However, some large explosions were observed.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 23:59 Down 03:44 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng 1811800
F/S Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr R.138682 RCAF
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 23:55 Down 03:00 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
Sgt Gage, D. A/B R.166183 RCAF
Sgt Clough, D. WOp 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
Sgt Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A419311 RAAF
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF462 AA.F Up 23:40 Down 03:05 A Flight
F/S Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Navigator NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ547841
F/S Nation, T. J. WO/Air NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng 1811918
Sgt Billington, C. M/U/Gnr 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr 1580583
Bombs of 500 lbs
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 23:40 Down 03:40 A Flight
F/S Dawe, D. M. Captain NZ417032
Sgt Old, W. J. Nav 1321482
F/S Peterson, L. H. F. A/B NZ413888
Sgt France, A. W/Op 1147007
Sgt Johnson, D. F/Eng 1864318
Sgt Walker, C. M/U/Gnr 1893235
F/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr 110400
Bombs of 500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 23:45 Down 03:00 A Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
Sgt Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr 1528525
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 23:35 Down 03:15 A Flight
F/S Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
Sgt Houston, A. WO/Air 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr 1292972
A Flight Diary has F/S McKenzie as 2nd Pilot.
Stirling Mk.III EF512 AA.A Up 23:40 Down 03:10 A Flight
Sgt Carey, J. C. L. Captain 1245811
F/O Cook, D. N. Navigator 1609864
Sgt Hinder, C. Air Bomber 1221913
Sgt Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Stirling Mk.III EF236 AA.J Up 23:45 Down 04:00 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 1023583
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr NZ416022
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr 155992
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 23:45 Down 03:20 B Flight
S/L Gibb, D. S. Captain NZ401266
F/S Livingstone, D. B. Nav NZ424959
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
P/O Galloway, S. W. WO/Air 148919
F/O Whybray, E. D. F/Eng 52513
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr R.176432 RCAF
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr 159096
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 12:34 Down 04:00 B Flight
F/S Bruhns, H. H. Captain NZ42367
Sgt Wilkes, E. A. Nav 1575513
Sgt Butler, L. L. A/B NZ421672
Sgt Summers, W. J. W/Op 1395702
Sgt Harry, J. W. F/Eng 1601839
Sgt Hall, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1392121
F/S Sawtell, A. H. R/Gnr A417521 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 20:05 Down 03:35 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng 1583849
F/S Morfett, R. E. M/U/G 1388316
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr NZ424969
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 23:50 Down 03:35 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
Sgt Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. WO/Air 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
Stirling Mk.III EF507 AA.P Up 23:50 Down 03:05 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Navigator 136351
F/S Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1308375
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 24:00 Down 03:25 C Flight
P/O White, O. H. Captain NZ626213
F/O Hibbs, D. J. Nav NZ415694
F/O McKenzie, I. R. A/B NZ426335
F/S Scarll, J. W. W/Op NZ417237
Sgt Holden, R. F/Eng 993297
F/S Collins, T. J. M/U/Gnr 1583321
F/O McCorkindale, J. R. R/Gnr NZ392051
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 23:55 Down 03:20 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. WO/Air 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng 1288144
Sgt Gower, K. W. M/U/G NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr NZ421307
Stirling Mk.III BK777 AA.U Up 00:05 Down 03:45 C Flight
Sgt Gregory, F. Captain 1283636
F/S McDonald, D. Navigator —-
Sgt McGreary, J. A/B —-
Sgt Pond, E. W/Op 1320101
Sgt Frith, S. F/Eng. 1589935
Sgt Byth, R. M/U/Gnr 1105202
Sgt Cooke, A. R/Gnr 2209173
OR; LK378 ?
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 00:05 Down 04:40 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
Sgt Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr 1682572
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 23:50 Down 03:15 B Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
Sgt Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
Sgt Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
Changed from EF252.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 23:50 Down 03:30 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr 1317623
Sgt Schober, E. R/Gnr R.192994 RCAF
27 January 44. Mining in the Heligoland Area.
Thirteen aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs which were all successfully dropped in the allotted area. An uneventful operation, little opposition was met with only slight A.A. fire and a few enemy aircraft being seen. The weather was good, being clear, except for sea haze. Navigation was excellent.
Stirling Mk.III EF512 AA.A Up 17:10 Down 22:15 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. G. Navigator NZ425204
F/S Jones, R. W. A/B A410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Watson, W. P. F/Eng —-
Sgt Renwick, H. R. M/U/Gnr 1002868
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr 1280506
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 17:20 Down 22:05 A Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ428249
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
Sgt Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr 1528525
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 17:20 Down 22:20 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
Sgt Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
Sgt Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 17:10 Down 21:50 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
Sgt Gage, D. A/B R.166183 RCAF
Sgt Clough, D. W/Op 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
Sgt Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 17:20 Down 22:00 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav NZ426996
W/O Donovan, M. A/B R.99243 RCAF
Sgt Wilks, G. WO/Air 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr 128387
Changed this from EH901 (JN.O) as the B Flight Diary has the crew flying ‘W’.
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 17:30 Down 22:00 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. WO/Air 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr 1317623
Sgt Schober, E. R/Gnr R.192994 RCAF
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 17:20 Down 21:45 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Navigator 136351
F/S Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. WO/Air 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1308375
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Code AA.N from Newnham Log Book
Stirling MK.III EF137 AA.Y Up 17:20 Down 22:10 B Flight
F/S Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. WO/AG NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr 2215940
Stirling MK.III EF254 AA.R Up 17:00 Down 22:00 B Flight
F/L Heney, H. W. B. Captain NZ39918
F/O Lamb, R. D. Nav NZ42300
P/O Brown, S. W. A/B A413849 RAAF
Sgt Webb, F. W/Op 1387510
Sgt Cudlipp, L. F/Eng 1608835
F/S Ross, F. R. M/U/Gnr NZ42341
F/S Harrington, A. G. R/Gnr NZ421276
The ORB lists EF252, which never flew with 75 sqdn, made it EF254.
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 17:35 Down 21:55 C Flight
Sgt Kay, W. Captain 1451972
F/O House, J. B. Nav 138787
F/S Gosson, P. J. W. A/B R.161593 RCAF
Sgt Myers, J. W/Op 1348708
Sgt Cleaver, A. F/Eng 1582061
Sgt Dillon, W. M/U/Gnr 1823289
Sgt Riddle, W. R/Gnr 549402
Note; two crews are listed as flying this aircraft on this night.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 AA.U Up 17:20 Down 21:35 C Flight crew
Sgt Gregory, F. Captain 1283636
F/S McDonald, D. Navigator —-
Sgt McGreary, J. A/B —-
Sgt Pond, E. WO/Air 1320101
Sgt Frith, S. F/Eng 1589935
Sgt Byth, R. M/U/Gnr 1105202
Sgt Cooke, A. R/Gnr 2209173
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 17:28 Down 21:43 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
Sgt Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. WO/Air 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr 1603898
Sgt Derbyshire, T. R/Gnr 1032870
This must be EH901 JN.O as EH902 was lost in June 43.
Letter “O” from Sgt Derbyshire Log Book.
Stirling MK.III LK384 JN.X Up 17:30 Down 22:00 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
Sgt Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
Sgt Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. WO/Air 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
27 January 44. Mining off the East Coast of Denmark.
Four aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs which were successfully dropped in the allotted area. Some light and heavy A.A. fire was encountered but no aircraft were affected. There were no enemy aircraft seen. The weather was good, and although it was very dark, visibility was clear. Navigation was very good.
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 16:40 Down 22:50 A Flight
F/S Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
Sgt Houston, A. W/Op 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr 1292972
Stirling Mk.III EF236 AA.J Up 16:40 Down 22:55 C Flight crew
S/L Watson, R. J. Captain NZ404978
F/S Livingstone, D. B. Nav NZ424959
F/S Woods, R. M. A/B 1386860
F/S Jones, A. S. W/Op NZ421977
Sgt Beech, C. F/Eng 1584473
Sgt Armstrong, C. B. M/U/Gnr 2209010
F/S Melville, R. J. I. R/Gnr NZ42349
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 16:40 Down 22:35 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. WO/Air 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng 1288144
Sgt Gower, K. W. M/U/G NZ421272
F/O Laycock, D. A. R/Gnr 130451
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 16:40 Down 23:00 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
Sgt Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
28/29 January 44. Operations: Mining in Kiel Bay. (Forget-me-not).
Nineteen Aircraft detailed with mines of 1,500 lbs. Aircraft EF462, EH955 and BK777 returned early, reasons unknown. Two aircraft sowed their mines in alternative areas. The remainder dropped their vegetables in the allotted grids. Some light and heavy A.A. fire was encountered, one aircraft receiving slight damage. A few enemy aircraft were seen and EF512, P/O Baker and crew was attacked by a Me.110 night fighter. Several bursts of machine gun and cannon fire struck their aircraft, causing considerable damage from the tailplane to the crew compartment. Sgt Renwick, the M/U/Gnr was slightly injured. Sgt Watson, F/Eng, received serious injuries. The pilot was able to maintain control and avoid further attacks, then continued homeward and diverted to RAF Coltishall, where an emergency crash landing was carried out successfully. The weather was variable with 5/10ths cloud cover. Sever icing was encountered on the flight home. Navigation was very good.
Station Records.
Three aircraft returned early owing to engine trouble.
One aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter, the rear turret, undercarriage and fuselage being damaged. Two members of the crew were injured, in the foot and stomach respectively. This aircraft belly landed at Coltishall.
Stirling III EF512 AA.A Up 18:50 Down 01:55 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. G Navigator NZ425204
F/S Jones, R. W. A/B A410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op 1585273
Sgt Watson, W. P. F/Eng —-
Sgt Renwick, H. R. M/U/Gnr 1002868
Sgt Schober, E. R/Gnr R.192994 RCAF
Whilst on the homeward journey was attacked by an ME 110, which raked our aircraft with machine gun and cannon fire, causing considerable damage. The mid upper gunner, Sgt Renwick, was slightly injured and the flight engineer, Sgt Watson, was seriously injured. On return the aircraft crash-landed at Coltishall. Cat B/FB. EF512 never returned to the squadron, going to several MU’s and S.O.C. in March 1946.
Combat Report.
Gardening. 28/29 January 44. P/O Baker
A/C: Stirling Mk.III “A” EF512 53 30N 04 30E 00:38 hours. 18,500 feet.
Our Stirling “A” was returning from the Garden flying at 165 mph IAS on a course of 251 deg true. The visibility was good with 10/10 cloud 4,000 feet below and no moon. The Rear Gunner (Sgt Schober) sighted a Me.110 on the port quarter down at 200 yards. The E/A crossed to starboard and similtaneously the R/G and the E/A opened fire. The rear turret pipes were hit and the turret and intercom were u/s. The R/G had no time to tell the pilot to corkscrew, but as soon as the pilot heard the gun fire and felt hits on the a/c he corkscrewed into cloud. The E/A was not seen again. Our aircraft sustained much damage, the port undercarriage was rendered u/s, and there were many hits on the fuselage. The mid upper gunner was hit in the legs, and the engineer was hit in the abdomen. No claim made on E/A. There was no Boozer contact.
No. of rounds expended: R/G :- 160 rounds.
The R/G was trained at 11 O.T.U., 1657 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
Stirling Mk.III EF236 AA.J Up 19:05 Down 00:45 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 1023583
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. WO/Air NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/G NZ416022
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr 155992
Note; The listing of ‘Damage by Flak or Fighter’ notes the following:-
28/29. Forget-me-not. 3 Grp. Stir.III 75 ‘J’ EF236 Cat (AC).
The Movement Card has no damage on this night, however it was ROS Cebro probably from this attack then no date when back to 75 sqdn.
Stirling Mk.III EF466 AA.K Up 18:50 Down 19:45 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
Sgt Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
Sgt Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt R. McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Returned early owing to engine failure whilst circling the drome after takeoff.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 18:50 Down 00:50 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
Sgt Gage, D. A/B R.166183 RCAF
Sgt Clough, D. WO/Air 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr 1094980
Sgt Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 18:55 Down 00:55 A Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ428249
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
Sgt Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr 1528525
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 18:40 Down 01:00 B Flight
F/L Heney, H. W. B. Captain NZ39918
F/O Lamb, R. D. Nav NZ42300
P/O Brown, S. W. A/B A413849 RAAF
Sgt Webb, F. WO/Air 1387510
Sgt Cudlipp, L. F/Eng 1608835
F/S Ross, F. R. M/U/G NZ42341
F/S Harrington, A. G. R/Gnr NZ421276
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 18:45 Down 01:05 B Flight
S/L Gibb, D. S. Captain NZ401266
F/S Livingstone, D. Nav NZ424959
W/O Donovan, M. A/B R.99243 RCAF
P/O Galloway, S. W. WO/Air 148919
F/O Whybray, E. D. F/Eng 52513
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/G R.176432 RCAF
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr 159096
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 18:40 Down 00:50 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav NZ426996
Sgt Simnet, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Wilks, G. W/Op 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr 128387
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 18:40 Down 00:40 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng 1583849
F/S Morfett, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1388316
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr NZ424969
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 18:40 Down 20:20 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
Sgt Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. WO/Air 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
Returned early.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 18:50 Down 01:00 B Flight
F/S Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr 2215940
Stirling Mk.III EF507 AA.P Up 18:45 Down 00:00 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Navigator 136351
F/S Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1308375
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Code AA.P from Newnham Log Book
Changed from EF207 to EF507 as EF207 is on this op flown by F/S Millar and is coded ‘B’ not ‘P’.
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 18:55 Down 00:35 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
F/S Handbury, J. D. Nav 170391
F/S Tomany, J. A/B 171178
W/O Purdom, A. A. WO/Air 54230
P/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng 51705
Sgt Venn, A. M/U/Gnr 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 18:55 Down 21:25 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. WO/Air 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng 1288144
Sgt Gower, K. W. M/U/G NZ421272
F/O Eaves, E. H. M. R/Gnr 121974
Returned Early.
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 18:45 Down 00:01 C Flight
Sgt Kay, W. Captain 1451972
F/O House, J. B. Nav 138787
F/S Gosson, P. J. W. A/B R.161593 RCAF
Sgt Myers, J. W/Op 1348708
Sgt Cleaver, A. F/Eng 1582061
Sgt Dillon, W. M/U/Gnr 1823289
Sgt Riddle, W. R/Gnr 549402
Duplicated serial number, will have to come back to this. Sgt Kay has flown EH901 before this op, and after this one, so this listing is probably correct.
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 19:10 Down 01:10 C Flight
Sgt Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B J.88476 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr 1295007
Duplicated serial number, will have to come back to this.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 18:50 Down 00:00 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
Sgt Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
Sgt Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. WO/Air 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 19:08 Down 01:13 C Flight crew
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
Sgt Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr 1603898
Sgt Derbyshire, T. R/Gnr 1032870
B Flight a/c.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 18:56 Down 00:56 C Flight
F/S Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr 1685755
Sgt Burroughs, R. R/Gnr 1388459
30/31 January 44. Mining in the Gironde Estuary.
Six aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs. Five of the aircraft brought their mines back as bad visibility prevented them from finding the mining area. One aircraft successfully dropped it’s mines in the allotted area, although the parachutes were not seen to open. No opposition was met and the trip was uneventful. The weather was bad and there was 10/10ths cloud in the mining area. Navigation was good.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 17:05 Down 01:35 A Flight
Sgt Carey, J. C. L. Captain 1245811
F/O Cook, D. N. Navigator 1609864
Sgt Hinder, C. Air Bomber 1221913
Sgt Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. Flt/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 17:05 Down 01:40 A Flight
F/S Dawe, D. M. Captain NZ417032
Sgt Old, W. J. Nav 1321482
F/S Peterson, L. H. F. A/B NZ413888
Sgt France, A. W/Op 1147007
Sgt Johnson, D. Flt/Eng 1864318
Sgt Walker, C. M/U/Gnr 1893235
F/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr 110400
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 17:00 Down 01:45 B Flight
F/S Bruhns, H. H. Captain NZ42367
Sgt Wilkes, E. A. Nav 1575513
F/S Butler L. L. A/B NZ421672
Sgt Summers, W. J. WO/Air 1395702
Sgt Harry, J. W. F/Eng 1601839
Sgt Hall, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1392121
F/S Sawtell, A. H. R/Gnr A417521 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 17:00 Down 01:45 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr 1317623
Sgt Schober, E. R/Gnr R.192994 RCAF
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 16:55 Down 01:55 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
Sgt Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
Sgt Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. WO/Air 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 16:50 Down 02:15 C Flight
Sgt Kay, W. Captain 1451972
F/O House, J. B. Nav 138787
F/S Gosson, P. J. W. A/B R.161593 RCAF
Sgt Myers, J. WO/Air 1348708
Sgt Cleaver, A. F/Eng 1582061
Sgt Dillon, W. M/U/Gnr 1823289
Sgt Riddle, W. R/Gnr 549402
3 February 44. Mining off Cherbourg.
Two aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1,500 lbs, both of which successfully dropped their mines in the allotted area. No opposition was encountered. One aircraft had it’s starboard inner engine catch fire ten minutes before reaching the area, and this had to be feathered. The weather was squally but otherwise the opertion was uneventual.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 03:54 Down 06:54 C Flight
F/S Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr 1388459
Bomb Load; 6 x 1500 lb Sea Mines.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 03:55 Down 06:55 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Worthington, W. M/U/Gnr —-
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr 1682572
3 February 44. Mining in St. Malo Bay. Two aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1500 lbs, which were dropped in the allotted area. No opposition was met and the operation was uneventual except for squally weather.
Stirling Mk.III EF465 AA.K Up 03:25 Down 08:00 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. WO/Air 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/G 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr 1613098
Ten minutes before reaching the mining area the starboard inner engine caught fire and had to be feathered. The letter “K” comes from Station Records.
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 03:30 Down 07:45 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
F/S Livingstone, D. B. Nav NZ424959
F/S Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
F/S Barker, R. H. WO/Air NZ417189
Sgt Beech, C. Flt/Eng 1584473
Sgt Armstrong, C. B. M/U/Gnr 2209010
F/O Eaves, E. H. M. R/Gnr 121974
3 Februay 44. Mining off Morlaix.
Two aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1500 lbs, but only one aircraft was able to get a fix sufficiently close to allow the operation to be accomplished, and the other aircraft brought it’s mines back. No opperation was met and this operation was also uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 03:30 Down 07:45 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Nav NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ145238
Sgt Cannell, G. W/Op 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng 1030562
Sgt Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr 610905
F/O Laycock, D. A. R/Gnr 130451
Note, Stirling EF252 was never allocated to 75 squadron. It went to 623 squadron from 23 M.U. so changed the ORB entry to EF254.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 03:30 Down 07:30 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
Sgt Hill, A. Nav 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr 174232
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
4/5 February 44. Mining in the Mouth of the Girode River.
Six aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1500 lbs. All of the aircraft took off and dropped their mines in the allotted area. The weather as forcast was expected to be bad with heavy showers and sever icing, but apart from low cloud no trouble was experienced, the weather being better than forcast. An uneventful operation.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 19:10 Down 03:50 B Flight
F/S Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr 2215940
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 19:10 Down 04:10 C Flight
F/O Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A413338 RAAF
Sgt Halden, L. W/Op 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr NZ42343
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 19:10 Down 03:40 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Stirling MK.III EF513 AA.W Up 19:15 Down 04:05 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav NZ426996
Sgt Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
Sgt Wilkes, G. WO/Air 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M R/Gnr 128387
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 19:15 Down 03:35 C Flight
F/S J. Wainwright Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B J.88476 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr 1295007
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 15:15 Down 05:30 A Flight
F/S Dawe, D. M. Captain NZ417032
Sgt Old, W. J. Nav 1321482
F/S Peterson, L. H. F. A/B NZ413888
Sgt France, A. W/Op 1147007
Sgt Johnson, D. F/Eng 1864318
Sgt Walker, C. M/U/Gnr 1893235
F/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr 110400
10/11 February 44. Operations. Mining off La Rochelle.
Four aircraft detailed to lay mines of 1500 lbs off La Rochell. All completed their task apart from two mines brought back owing to mechanical failures. There was some opposition from heavy and light A.A. fire and one aircraft had an inconclusive combat. Photographs were taken and one taken by F/L J. D. Grubb NZ414068 showed a sunken merchant vessel.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 18:45 Down 01:45 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng 1811800
F/S Gilliland, R. M/U/G R.138682 RCAF
W/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr NZ425546
The AP photo showed a sunken merchant vessel.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 18:50 Down 01:40 C Flight
F/O Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A413338 RAAF
Sgt Halden, L. W/Op 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr NZ42343
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 18:50 Down 01:10 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Nav NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ145238
Sgt Cannell, G. W/Op 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng 1030562
Sgt Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr 610905
F/S TeAika, I. R/Gnr NZ425860
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 19:15 Down 01:35 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr NZ416022
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr 155992
Combat Report.
A/C: Stirling III “A” EE958. Garden Area. 21:26 hours. 10,000 feet.
Our Stirling “A” was flying at 165 IAS four minutes after laying the mines at 10,000 feet, on a course of 264 degs True, in good weather, and full moon giving good visibility. There was moderate flak on the port beam. The IFF was off. The W/Op first saw a Ju.88 on the starboard bow at a range of 600 yards. He then gave the E/A’s position to the M/U/Gunner. The E/A crossed from the starboard bow to the starboard beam and thence to the starboard quarter. He then turned out to come in on a curve of pursuit attack. By this time our Stirling was corkscrewing to starboard. The M/U Gunner (Sgt Armstrong) fired a 6 second burst at the Ju.88 which was now 600 yards away. No flames or riccochets were observed. The E/A did not open fire and dissapeared starboard quarter down. The Rear Gunner (P/O Chilman) who had been carrying out his search on the port side also fired a 2 second burst, but did not observe any riccochets on the E/A. No Boozer was fitted.
No. of rounds expended :- M/U/G. 250
No. of rounds expended :- R/G. 150
The R/Gnr was trained at 7 A.G.S., 1657 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
The M/U/G was trained at 7 A.G.S., 1657 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
11 February 44. Mining off Morlaux.
Two aircraft laid mines of 1500 lbs in the channels leading to Morlaix, this operation was successful and uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 18:08 Down 22:28 C Flight
F/S Evans, R. A. Captain NZ41182
F/S Bohills, E. Nav 157663
Sgt Bull, D. A/B 1875258
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Westcomb, W. F/Eng 1321237
Sgt Franks, H. M/U/Gnr 1811032
Sgt Wiggins, W. R/Gnr 1890609
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 18:10 Down 22:05 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. WO/Air 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr 1818763
11 February 44. Mining in St. Malo Bay.
One aircraft was detailed to carry out the above operation with mines of 1500 lbs, which were dropped succssfully in the alloted area. This was an entirley uneventful sortie.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 18:05 Down 22:00 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op NZ415698
F/L Sims, L. O. F/Eng 148590
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr 1890807
F/L Sims was the Flight Engineering Leader.
11/12 February 44. Operations. Mining In The River Adour.
Three aircraft were detailed to cary out the above operation with mines of 1500 lbs. Only one aircraft (F/L D. Warren 151118) out of the three aircraft detailed to drop their mines in the river, reported that they had done so, but the photograph taken at the time shows that the river at Boucan was the one mined. The other two aircraft found cloud cover over the target area and brough their mines back.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 18:20 Down 01:50 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B R.166183 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EF507 AA.P Up 18:30 Down 02:05 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1308375
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Mines brought back. Cloud cover over target.
Code AA.P confirmed from Sgt Newnham’s Log Book.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 18:30 Down 02:10 B Flight
F/S Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. WO/Air NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr 2215940
Mines brought back.
11/12 February 44. Operations. Mining off the Mouth of River Adour.
Of the nine aircraft which were laying mines of 1500 lbs off the mouth of the River Adour, all but one did so though it meant flying down through very bad icing cloud and in these conditions, one jettisioned to lighten the load.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 18:30 Down 01:55 A Flight
F/S Carey, J. C. L. Captain 1245811
F/O Cook, D. N. Nav NZ417268
Sgt Hinder, C. A/B 1221913
F/S Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 18:25 Down 02:15 A Flight
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 173363
F/S Gardner, C. Nav NZ425204
F/S Stewart, F. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr 1580583
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 18:30 Down 02:20 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr 1306600
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr 1280506
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 18:30 Down 02:10 B Flight
F/S Pryse, J. Captain 1317042
F/O Fairhall, G. W. L. Nav NZ416204
F/S Jones, R. W. A/B A410064 RAAF
Sgt Butler, R. WO/Air 1213405
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng 1813627
Sgt Breen, F. P. M/U/Gnr A419288 RAAF
Sgt Gordon, J. J. R/Gnr 1348378
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 18:40 Down 01:40 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. DFC Nav 170391
F/S Tomany, J. A/B 171178
W/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 18:35 Down 02:05 C Flight
F/S Kay, W. Captain 1451972
F/O House, J. B. Nav 138787
F/S Gosson, P. J. W. A/B R.161593 RCAF
Sgt Myers, J. W/Op. 1348708
Sgt Cleaver, A. F/Eng 1582061
Sgt Dillon, W. M/U/Gnr 1823289
Sgt Riddle, W. R/Gnr 549402
Stirling Mk.III EF215 AA.M Up 18:35 Down 02:25 A Flight
S/L Watson, R. J. DFC Captain NZ404978
F/S Livingstone, D. B. Nav NZ424959
F/S Woods, R. M. A/B 1386860
F/S Jones, A. S. W/Op NZ421977
Sgt Beech, C. F/Eng 1584473
Sgt Armstrong, C. B. M/U/Gnr 2209010
F/S Melville, R. J. I. R/Gnr NZ42349
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 18:25 Down 02:00 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Nav 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr 174232
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 18:35 Down 02:00 C Flight
F/S Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr 1388459
Sgt Burch’s Log Book notes take off time as 17:35, an hour earlier than the ORB.
15/16 February 44. Mining in Kiel Bay.
Fifteen aircraft were detailed to lay mines in Kiel Bay. Fourteen aircraft dropped 42 mines in 10 minutes. One aircraft returned early with a starboard engine failure. A very successful operation.
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 17:40 Down 23:45 C Flight crew
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr NZ425546
Bomb load 6 mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 17:40 Down 23:55 C Flight
F/S Evans, R. A. Captain NZ41182
F/S Bohills, E. Nav 1576663
Sgt Bull, D. A/B 1875258
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Westcomb, W. F/Eng 1321237
Sgt Franks, H. M/U/Gnr 1811032
Sgt Wiggins, W. R/Gnr 1890609
Bomb load 6 mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 17:41 Down 23:03 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr 1682572
Bomb load 6 mines of 1500 lbs.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 17:30 Down 23:20 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr 1306600
W/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr. 110400
Stirling AA.L was a new aircraft on it’s 1st op.
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 17:25 Down 23:15 A Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. WO/Air 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/G 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr 1528525
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 17:25 Down 22:50 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Nav 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr 174232
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr 1802126
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 17:35 Down 23:20 B Flight
F/O Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr 2215940
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 17:25 Down 23:00 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. WO/Air 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr 1818763
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 17:45 Down 20:10 C Flight
F/S Kay, W. Captain 1451972
F/O House, J. B. Nav 138787
F/S Gosson, P. J. W. A/B R.161593 RCAF
Sgt Myers, J. W/Op 1348708
Sgt Cleaver, A. F/Eng 1582061
Sgt Dillon, W. M/U/Gnr 1823289
Sgt Riddle, W. R/Gnr 549402
Returned early with a starboard engine failure.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 17:35 Down 23:15 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op NZ415698
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 17:30 Down 23:50 A Flight
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 173363
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
F/S Stewart, F. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. WO/Air NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr 1580583
Stirling Mk.III EF215 AA.M Up 17:25 Down 23:55 A Flight
S/L Watson, R. J. DFC Captain NZ404978
F/S Livingstone, D. B. Nav NZ424959
F/S Woods, R. M. A/B 1386860
F/S Jones, A. S. W/Op NZ421977
Sgt Beech, C. F/Eng 1584473
Sgt Armstrong, C. B. M/U/Gnr 2209010
F/S Melville, R. J. I. R/Gnr NZ42349
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 17:25 Down 22:55 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 17:30 Down 23:00 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav NZ426996
Sgt Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S Wilkes, G. WO/Air 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M R/Gnr 128387
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 17:30 Down 22:45 B Flight
F/S Pryse, J. Captain 1317042
F/O Fairhall, G. W. L. Nav NZ416204
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B J.90716 RCAF
Sgt Butler, R. W/Op 1213405
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng 1813627
Sgt Breen, F. P. M/U/Gnr A419288 RAAF
Sgt Gordon, J. R/Gnr 1348378
15/16 February 44. Operations. Mining in the mouth of the River Adour.
Six aircraft detailed to drop mines in the above location. The visibility was excellent and all crew reported a successful operation. Photographs taken show the aiming point in three cases.
Stirling Mk.III EJ108 JN.L Up 23:35 Down 07:15 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A413338 RAAF
Sgt Halden, L. W/Op 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F. F/Eng 1473191
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr NZ42343
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 23:36 Down 07:16 C Flight
F/S Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr 1388459
Serial and code confirmed by Sgt Burch Log Book
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 23:30 Down 06:40 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B J.19996 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 23:35 Down 06:30 A Flight crew
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. G. Navigator NZ425204
F/S Jones, R. W. A/B 410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
This is an A Flight crew, who borrowed a B Flight a/c after P/O Baker’s a/c went u/s.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 23:30 Down 06:45 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr. 610905
F/S Te Aika, I. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Stirling Mk.III EF507 AA.P Up 23:30 Down 07:05 B Flight
F/S Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B A409481 RAAF
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr 1308375
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr 1172993
Code AA.P from Sgt Newnham Log Book.
19/20 February 44. Mining in Kiel Bay.
Fifteen aircraft detailed to lay mines of 1500 lbs from a high level, but two aircraft failed to take off owing to engine trouble. The remaining thirteen completed their operation without incident, and the Pathfinder markers were dropped accurately for the final run up, being identified by all.
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 23:20 Down 05:05 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
F/S Wilks, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
F/S Williams usually flew with the Millar crew.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 23:15 Down 05:10 B Flight
S/L Gibb, D. S. DFC Captain NZ401266
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav. NZ426239
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
P/O Galloway, S. W. W/Op. 148919
F/O Whybray, E. D. F/Eng. 52513
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 23:30 Down 05:10 C Flight
F/S Kay, W. Captain 1451972
F/O House, J. B. Nav. 138787
F/S Gosson, P. J. W. A/B R.161593 RCAF
Sgt Myers, J. W/Op. 1348708
Sgt Cleaver, A. F/Eng. 1582061
Sgt Dillon, W. M/U/Gnr. 1823289
Sgt Riddle, W. R/Gnr. 549402
Stirling Mk.III EJ108 JN.L Up 23:30 Down 05:15 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A413338 RAAF
Sgt Halden, L. W/Op 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F. F/Eng 1473191
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr NZ42343
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 23:50 Down 05:50 B Flight
F/Sgt Bruhns, H. H. Captain NZ42367
Sgt Wilkes, E. A. Navigator 1575513
Sgt Butler, L. L. A/B NZ421672
Sgt Summers, W. J. W/Op. 1395702
Sgt Harry, J. W. F/Eng. 1601839
F/S Sawtell, A. H. M/U/Gnr. A417521 RAAF
Sgt Hall, R. E. R/Gnr. 1392121
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 23:40 Down 05:20 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 23:20 Down 05:20 A Flight
F/S Dawe, D. M. Captain NZ417032
Sgt Old, W. J. Nav. 1321482
F/S Peterson, L. H. F. A/B NZ413888
Sgt France, A. W/Op. 1147007
Sgt Johnson, D. F/Eng. 1864318
Sgt Walker, C. M/U/G. 1893235
F/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr. 110400
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 23:30 Down 05:30 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
P/O Lucas, H. D. M/U/Gnr. 160135
F/S Te Aika, I. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 23:36 Down 05:16 C Flight
F/S Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr 1388459
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 23:35 Down 05:10 C Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
Sgt Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/O Eaves, E. H. M. R/Gnr. 121974
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 23:15 Down 05:15 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
Sgt Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Stirling Mk.III EF215 AA.M Up 23:25 Down 05:00 A Flight
F/S Carey, J. C. Captain 1245811
F/O Cook, D. N. Navigator NZ417268
Sgt Hinder, C. A/B 1221913
F/S Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 23:15 Down 05:00 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
F/S Livingstone, D. B. Nav NZ424959
F/S Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
F/S Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
20 February 44. Operations. Mining off Morlaix.
Two aircraft were detailed to lay mines of 1500 lbs in the channels leading to Morlaix. They both completed their task without incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF215 AA.M Up 18:35 Down 22:50 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B J.19996 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 18:40 Down 22:35 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. G. Navigator NZ425204
F/S Jones, R. W. A/B 410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
F/L Sims, L. O. F/Eng. 148590
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
F/L Sims is the Squadron Flight Engineer Officer.
20 February 44. Operations. Mining off St. Malo.
Two aircraft successfully laid mines of 1500 lbs in the channels of St. Malo.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 18:35 Down 22:40 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr 1682572
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 18:35 Down 22:35 C Flight
F/S Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B R.168207 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
20 February 44. Operations. Mining off Cherbourg.
Two aircraft successfully laid mines of 1500 lbs off Cherbourg harbour.
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 19:00 Down 22:00 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
F/S Morfett, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1388316
F/L McAlpine, W. E. R/Gnr. 115790
F/L McAlpine was the Squadron Gunnery officer.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 19:05 Down 22:20 B Flight
F/S Pryse, J. Captain 1317042
F/O Fairhall, G. W. L. Nav NZ416204
F/S Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Butler, R. W/Op. 1213405
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Breen, F. P. M/U/Gnr A419288 RAAF
Sgt Gordon, J. R/Gnr 1348378
20 February 44. Operations. Mining off the Frisian Islands.
Four aircraft detailed to lay mines of 1500 lbs off the Island of Borkum in the Frisian Islands. They all successfully completed their sorties with out incident. .
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 18:25 Down 22:20 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/G 1528525
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 18:20 Down 22:25 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D R/Gnr. 1613098
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 18:45 Down 22:30 A Flight
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
Sgt Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S McKenzie, D. W/Op —- RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
Code ‘L’ from F/L Sachtler’s Log Book.
Stirling Mk.III EJ108 JN.L Up 18:20 Down 22:20 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr 1890807
Bomb Load: 6 x 1,500 lb Mines.
21 February 44. Operations. Mining off the Frisian Islands.
Four aircraft were detailed for mine laying off the Frisian Islands (North of Borkum). One aircraft failed to take off but the other three dropped 18 mines successfully and without incident. The weather, though slightly better than forcast, was rather bumpy.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 18:05 Down 22:15 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr 1818763
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 18:05 Down 22:05 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Stirling Mk.III EH949 JN.R Up 18:05 Down 22:50 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
22 February 44. Operations. Mining In Kiel Bay.
Fifteen aircraft were detailed for operations with mines of 1500 lbs. All aircraft were recalled after being airborne for one hour due to unsuitable weather.
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 17:07 Down 19:07 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. DFC Nav 170391
F/S Tomany, J. A/B 171178
W/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 16:45 Down 19:20 B Flight
F/Sgt Bruhns, H. H. Captain NZ42367
Sgt Wilkes, E. A. Navigator 1575513
Sgt Butler, L. L. A/B NZ421672
Sgt Summers, W. J. W/Op. 1395702
Sgt Harry, J. W. F/Eng. 1601839
F/S Sawtell, A. H. M/U/Gnr. A.417521 RAAF
Sgt Hall, R. E. R/Gnr. 1392121
Stirling Mk.III EH949 JN.R Up 16:40 Down 19:30 C Flight
F/S Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B R.168207 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 16:50 Down 19:40 B Flight
F/S Pryse, J. Captain 1317042
F/O Fairhall, G. W. L. Nav NZ416204
F/S Evans, A A/B 1316222
Sgt Butler, R. W/Op. 1213405
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Breen, F. P. M/U/Gnr A.419288 RAAF
Sgt Gordon, J. R/Gnr 1348378
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 16:40 Down 19:25 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B J.19996 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A.419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EF215 AA.M Up 16:30 Down 19:15 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D R/Gnr. 1613098
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 16:50 Down 19:20 A Flight
F/S Dawe, D. M. Captain NZ417032
Sgt Old, W. J. Nav. 1321482
F/S Peterson, L. H. F. A/B NZ413888
Sgt France, A. W/Op. 1147007
Sgt Johnson, D. F/Eng. 1864318
Sgt Walker, C. M/U/Gnr. 1893235
F/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr. 110400
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 16:55 Down 19:25 C Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
Sgt Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Stirling Mk.III EJ108 JN.L Up 16:55 Down 19:05 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr 1682572
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 16:45 Down 19:15 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
F/S Morfett, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1388316
P/O Lucas, H. D. R/Gnr. 160135
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 16:35 Down 19:05 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr 1528525
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 16:25 Down 18:25 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A.415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
F/S Wilks, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
Stirling Mk.III EF462 AA.F Up 17:00 Down 18:55 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
Sgt Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 16:50 Down 19:05 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
W/Co. Max, R. D. 2nd Pilot 36149
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr 1890807
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 16:45 Down 18:55 A Flight
F/S Carey, J. C. Captain 1245811
F/O Cook, D. N. Navigator NZ417268
Sgt Hinder, C. A/B 1221913
F/S Andrews, F. W/Op 1078392
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng. 1890438
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
24 February 44. Operations. Mining in Kiel Bay.
Fifteen aircraft were detailed with a large force to lay mines of 1500 lbs in Kiel Bay, and fourteen aircraft returned after completing their mission successfully. One aircraft (Captain NZ42367 F/S Bruhns) is missing and no news was heard after take off.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 17:10 Down 00:35 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B J.19996 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr A.419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 17:15 Down 00:35 A Flight
F/S Carey, J. C. Captain 1245811
F/O Cook, D. N. Navigator NZ417268
Sgt Hinder, C. A/B 1221913
F/S Andrews, F. WO/Air 1078392
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Hopkin, G. M/U/Gnr 1046625
Sgt Pritchard, H. R/Gnr 1259238
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 17:15 Down 00:20 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng. 1890438
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D R/Gnr. 1613098
Stirling Mk.III EF462 AA.F Up 17:05 Down 00:30 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 17:05 Down 00:40 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
Sgt Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 17:05 Down 00:30 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav. NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op. 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr 1317623
Sgt Schober, E. R/Gnr. R.192994 RCAF
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 17:05 Down 00:15 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr 1609239
Sgt Gordon, J. R/Gnr. 1348378
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 17:15 Down 00:10 B Flight
W/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Nav. 1438903
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 17:00 Down 00:15 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
F/S Morfett, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1388316
P/O Lucas, H. D. R/Gnr. 160135
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 17:10 Missing. B Flight
F/Sgt Bruhns, Harold Henry. Captain NZ42367
Sgt Wilkes, Eric Arthur. Navigator 1575513
Sgt Butler, Laurie Licence. A/B NZ421672 5
Sgt Summers, Woolf Jack. W/Op. 1395702
Sgt Harry, James William. F/Eng. 1601839
F/S Sawtell, Arthur Hertley. M/U/Gnr A.417521 RAAF
Sgt Hall, Robert Ewen. R/Gnr 1392121
Took off from Mepal at 18:10 hours to lay mines in Kiel Bay and believed to have been brought down in the Baltic. F/S Sawtell’s body later washing ashore onto the Danish coast near Sonderborg on 5 July. His six crew mates are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.
Update. Possibly shot down by Major Helmut Lent into the sea.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 17:20 Down 00:20 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. DFC Nav 170391
F/S Tomany, J. A/B 171178
W/O Purdom, A. A. WO/Air 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr 157998
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 17:18 Down 00:18 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stitchbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 17:15 Down 00:30 C Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Hill, D. A/B NZ415761
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
Sgt Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Stirling Mk.III EH949 JN.R Up 17:20 Down 00:25 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr 1682572
Stirling Mk.III EJ108 JN.L Up 17:15 Down 00:10 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr 1818763
25/26 February 44. Operations. Mining in the Baltic Sea.
Fifteen aircraft were detailed to lay mines of 1500 lbs south of Zealand, an Island in the Baltic Sea. Thirteen aircraft completed the mission successfully. The weather was good with excellent visibility. One aircraft (Captain NZ421803 F/S Willis) encountered six Ju.88’s, four of which fired short bursts, our rear gunner and mid upper gunner returning fire. Our aircraft was not damaged and no claims were made on the enemy aircraft. Two aircraft returned early with engine trouble.
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 19:35 Down 02:35 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
Sgt Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr 1699864
Sgt Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr 1021289
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 19:40 Down 03:05 A Flight
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
Sgt Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S McKenzie, D. W/Op RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
F/L Sachtler’s log book notes they flew ‘C’ on this op.
Stirling Mk.III EF514 AA.D Up 19:40 Down 20:25 A Flight
F/S McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Buckman, C. F/Eng. 1890438
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D R/Gnr. 1613098
Aircraft returned early owing to engine trouble soon after take off and made a successful three engine landing
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 19:40 Down 03:05 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. G. Navigator NZ425204
F/S Jones, R. W. A/B A.410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
Stirling Mk.III EF465 AA.K Up 20:00 Down 02:40 A Flight
F/S Dawe, D. M. Captain NZ417032
Sgt Old, W. J. Nav. 1321482
F/S Peterson, L. H. F. A/B NZ413888
Sgt France, A. W/Op. 1147007
Sgt Johnson, D. F/Eng. 1864318
Sgt Walker, C. M/U/Gnr. 1893235
F/O Heales, C. H. R/Gnr. 110400
Stirling Mk.III EH939 AA.S Up 19:35 Down 02:50 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
F/S Morfett, R. E. M/U/Gnr 1388316
P/O Lucas, H. D. R/Gnr. 160135
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 19:50 Down 02:50 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A.415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
Sgt Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
F/S Wilks, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 19:40 Down 02:45 B Flight
F/S Pryse, J. Captain 1317042
F/O Fairhall, G. W. L. Nav NZ416204
F/S Evans, A. A/B 1316222
Sgt Butler, R. W/Op. 1213405
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Breen, F. P. M/U/Gnr A.419288 RAAF
Sgt Gordon, J. R/Gnr 1348378
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 19:40 Down 02:40 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav. NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op. 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr 1317623
Sgt Schober, E. R/Gnr. R.192994 RCAF
Combat Report.
A/C: Stirling III AA/N BK695. Place 54 30N 06 10E Time 00:40 hours. Height 11,000 feet.
Our Stirling “N” with mines laid, was on the way home flying at 200 mph (True) on a course of 246 degs (True).
The visibility was fair with haze, and there was no moon. The IFF was off and there was no flak or searchlight activity at the time. A boozer contact had been made, and our a/c was corkscrewing, the boozer light went out and our aircraft had just levelled out when the Rear Gunner (Sgt Schrober) saw trace coming from the starboard fine quarter. He told the pilot to corkscrew starboard and opened fire with a four two second bursts. The E/A fired four bursts of cannon and machine gun fire, but all fell short of our aircraft. The mid upper gunner (Sgt Davies) was searching the other part of the sky. No hits were made on our aircraft and the E/A was not seen at all due to the haze. No further fire was seen from the E/A.
No. of rounds expended :- R/G. 800.
The R/G was trained at 11 O.T.U., 1657 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
The M/U/G was trained at 11 O.T.U., 1657 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 19:40 Down 20:50 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr 1609239
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Returned early owing to engine trouble.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 19:50 Down 02:30 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stitchbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 19:55 Down 02:45 C Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Hill, D. A/B. NZ415761
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
Sgt Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 19:55 Down 02:40 C Flight
F/S Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B R.168207 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Stirling Mk.III EH949 JN.R Up 19:50 Down 02:50 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op. NZ1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr R.178421 RCAF
Combat Report.
Stirling III JN/R EH949. 55 50N 07 20E 00:36 hours. 16,000 feet.
Our Stirling “R” with mines laid was returning home flying at 170 mph IAS and on a course of 245 degs true. The visibility was quite good, but there was no moon. The IFF was off. There was no flak and no searchlights. The pilot noticed a Ju.88 dead ahead, range about 150 yards and he had to climb to avoid a collision with the E/A. Whilst still climbing the Pilot and Mid Upper Gunner both spotted five more Ju.88’s pass over the top of our aircraft, range about 200 yards crossing from fine starboard bow to port fine quarter. As the E/A passed our A/C four of the Ju.88’s gave very short bursts at our a/c. The first one with cannon and machine gun fire, and the rest fired very short bursts from the beam with machine gun fire. The E/A disappeared very quickly and our Gunners only had time to give very short bursts. We did not observe any riccochets on the E/A and our bomber was not hit. There were no boozer contacts.
No. of rounds expended :- R/G………. 60.
No. of rounds expended :- M/U/G… 100.
The R/G (Sgt Reid) was trained at 11 O.T.U., 1651 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
The M/U/G (Sgt Ferguson) was trained at 11 O.T.U., 1651 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 19:30 Down 02:55 C Flight crew
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr 1818763
B Flight aircraft.
MEPAL.
2/3 March 44. Operations. Special Operations – March Moon Period.
Ten Stirling aircraft from this Unit were detailed for the above operation. Scan0050
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 21:03 Down 04:09 B Flight
W/Co. Max, R. D. Captain 36149
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav. 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B A.409481 RAAF
F/O Martin, J. A. L. 2nd A/B NZ422197
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
Sgt Pickering, W. F/Eng. 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1308375
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr. 1172993
Target : “Wheelwright 72”.
The target was reached at 00:36 hours, there being no low cloud for a radius of 10 miles, but some high cloud above, and all reception lights were clearly seen. Fifteen containers were dropped, and course was set for home at 00:45. Leaflets were dropped (8 packages) near Marmande, the aircraft returning to base without futher incident.
Code AA.W confirmed by Sgt Newnham’s Log Book.
Stirling Mk.III EF507 AA.P Up 20:55 Down 03:40 B Flight
F/O Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Target : “Wheelwright 67”.
The target area was reached at 00:08 hours being pin pointed by the river bend and railway bridge by Tonneins where a glimpse of red lights were seen. Fifteen containers were dropped from 450 feet at 00:23 hours, only a flashing light being visible at the time of dropping. Course was set for base at 00:23 hours, 8 packages of leaflets being dropped near Angouleme. Aircraft landed at base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 20:45 Down 04:26 C Flight
F/S Young, A. L. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Target: “Trainer 115b”.
The target was reached at 00:26 hours, being pin-pointed by the junction of river, canal and railway. Fifteen containers were dropped from 450 feet at 00:35 hours and a flashing light was seen. Meteorological conditions were fairly good, visibility being 10 miles, cloud 2/10ths at 4,000 ft. Course was set for Base at 00:35 hours. Leaflets being dropped at Agen. The aircraft landed at base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 21:10 Down 03:55 A Flight
S/L Watson, R. J. DFC Captain NZ404978
F/O Henderson, H. W. Nav. NZ421713
F/S Woods, R. M. A/B 1386860
F/S Jones, A. S. W/Op. NZ421977
Sgt Beech, C. F/Eng. 1584473
Sgt Armstrong, C. B. M/U/Gnr. 2209010
F/S Melville, R. J. I. R/Gnr. NZ42349
Target : “Wheelwright 70”. (Abortive).
Reception Area was reached, but unable to pin point owing to variable low stratus cloud.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 20:45 Down 04:15 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Target : “Wheelwright 68”. (Abortive)
Reception Area was reached, but unable to obtain final pin point owing to low cloud.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 21:00 Down 03:25 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
“Wheelwright 79”. (Abortive)
Reception Area reached but unable to pin point owing to variable low stratus cloud.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 20:55 Down 03:30 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
“Wheelwright 71”. (Abortive)
Reception Area reached but unable to find final pin point owing to variable low stratus cloud.
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 21:00 Down 03:10 A Flight
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav. NZ427204
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
“Wheelwright 80” (Abortive).
Reception Area reached but unable to find final pin point owing to variable low stratus cloud.
Stirling Mk.III ????? JN.? Up ??:?? Down ??:?? C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684308
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603398
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
“Wheelwright 69” (Abortive)
Dropping Area reached after run from final pin point, but no reception was seen.
My best guess for the serial number is
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up ??:?? Down ??:?? C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B. 176576
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
“Trainer 175” (Abortive).
Aircraft reached Reception Area, but was unable to pin point, owing to the variable low stratus cloud.
This is my best guess for the a/c flown by F/O Fauvel.
2 March 44. Operations. Mining off Cherbourg.
Two aircraft were detailed to lay mines off Cherbourg, one of these successfully completed it’s mission but the other returned early owing to failure of navigational aids.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 19:10 Down 22:00 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 19:00 Down 22:15 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
F/O McLachlan, E. W. W/Op NZ415266
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
2 March 44. Operations. Mining off Le Havre.
Two aircraft were detailed to lay mines off Le Havre, both were successful.
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 19:00 Down 23:00 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng. 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 18:50 Down 21:20 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Returned early owing to Gee u/s.
3/4 March 44. Operations. Mining off St.Malo. (Hyacinth)
Two aircraft successfully laid mines off St. Malo. The trips were completely uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 19:03 Down 23:00 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A, M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Mines carried; 5 (G7850).
Fuel Load, 1498 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 19:01 Down 23:04 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
F/L Pearce, R. S. DFC W/Op. 46840
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Mines carried; 5 (N7500).
Fuel Load, 1498 gallons.
F/L Pearce is the Squadron Signals Leader.
3/4 March 44. Operations. Mining off Morlaix. (Upas Tree).
Two aircraft were detailed to lay mines. One successfully dropped them in the allotted area, but the other was off track and dropped them somewhat to the west. The sorties were uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 19:07 Down 23:01 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav. NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng. 1803074
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr. 155992
Mines carried; 5 (G7850).
Petrol; 1498 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III EH939 AA.S Up 19:04 Down 23:06 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Mines carried; 5.
Fuel; 1498 gallons.
3/4 March 44. Operations. Mining off Le Havre. (Green Gages).
Two aircraft detailed and successfully laid mines off Le Havre. The operation was uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 19:30 Down 22:40 A Flight
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
Sgt Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S McKenzie, D. J. W/Op A.417211 RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
Letter “L” from F/L Sachtler Log Book.
Mines carried; 5. Time on Target; 21:00 hours.
Fuel 1498 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 19:30 Down 22:25 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Mines carried; 5. Time on Target; 21:05 hours.
Fuel 1498 gallons.
3/4 March 44. Operations. Mining off Cherbourg. (Scollops)
Two aircraft successfully laid mines off Cherbourg. No opposition was met and the operation was uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 19:43 Down 22:29 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr. 610905
F/S Te Aika, I. T. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Mines carried; 5. Time on Target; 21:00 hours.
Fuel; 1498 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 19:49 Down 22:25 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr. 1317623
Sgt Skripsy, C. R/Gnr —- RCAF
Mines carried; 5. Time on Target; 21:05 hours.
Fuel; 1498 gallons.
4/5 March 44. Operations. Special Operation.
Fifteen aircraft were detailed for the above operation, the dropping of supplies in the Puy-de-Dome area, west of Clermont-Ferrand, France. Bad weather forced most crews to abort the operation. The aircraft Captained by S/L Watson failed to return.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 20:50 Down 03:25 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Target, “Trainer 174”.
The target area was reached at 23:34 hours and pin pointed by lake De Chancelade. Sixteen containers were dropped from 480 feet and a lamp flashing the letter was very clearly seen. Weather was good, thin cloud with tops at 7,000 ft in area and some gaps. Course was set for Base at 23:59 hours, five packages of leaflets being dropped at Aubusson and village on route. Landed at base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF507 AA.P Up 20:50 Down 04:10 B Flight
F/O Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Target, “Trainer 178”
The target area was reached at 00:20 hours and pin pointed by road running N/S, fields west of road. A flashing light was clearly seen and sixteen containers were dropped from 600 feet at 00:38 hours. There was variable cloud, bases from 500 feet to zero and snow showers. Course was set for Base at 00:45 hours, five packages of leaflets could not be dropped owing to the hatch being frozen. Landed back at base without further incident.
However, EF507 landed at Gravely at 04:09 short of fuel and overshot the runway. The tail unit was badly damaged. It was nearly 4 months away being repaired, but never returned to 75 squadron, going to 23 M.U. then on to 1332 H.C.U.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 21:06 Down 04:14 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684308
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603398
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Target, “Trainer 129”.
The target area was reached at 00:02 hours and pin pointed by railway and roads junction at Mauriac. Three white lights instead of the red were seen and sixteen containers were dropped from 400 ft at 00:12 hours. The weather was good apart from Haze. Course was set for home at 00:15 hours and four packages of leaflets were dropped at Tulle. The aircraft returned to base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 20:45 Down 04:10 C Flight
F/S Young, A. L. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Target: “Trainer 129”.
The target area was reached at 23:52 hours and pinpointed by a road through a wood N/S. Lights and the letter flashed were unmistakeable, and sixteen containers were dropped from 600 feet between 00:14 and 00:17 hours. Visibility was good except for slight haze. Course was set for base at 00:18 hours, and four packages of leaflets were dropped at the Brive area. The aircraft returned to base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF215 AA.M Up 20:51 Missing. A Flight
S/L Watson, Raymond Johnson. DFC Captain NZ404978
F/O Henderson, Hugh William. Nav. NZ421713
F/S Woods, Ralph Morley. A/B 1386860
F/S Jones, Arthur Stanley. W/Op NZ421977
Sgt Beech, Cyril. F/Eng. 1584473
Sgt Armstrong, Colin Benson. M/U/Gnr. 2209010 PoW
F/S Melville, Robert James Ian. R/Gnr. NZ42349
Target, “Trainer 124”.
Took off from Mepal at 20:51 hours.The aircraft failed to return and nothing was heard after take off.
The wreckage was found on a mountainside at Rochefort-Montague (Puy-de-Dome), 25 km WSW of Clermont-Ferrand, where those killed are buried in Des Carmes-Dechaux Communal Cemetery. Sgt Armstrong was interned in Camp 357. PoW No.27446. There is a memorial to the crew at 45 83 37.31 N 2 49 29.98 E
Update, it is thought that because of foul weather (snow storms) the torch signal could not be seen, so the crew turned for home but ran into the mountain in the le Cros-Douharesse area.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 21:10 Down 03:45 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Target, Trainer 124 (Abortive).
The weather was good up to within 20 miles of the target area, but it was snowing in the reception area and nothing was seen.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 21:26 Down 03:43 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. WOp NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Target, Trainer 124 (Abortive).
There was 10/10ths cloud for last eighty miles of journey to target area, and icing had caused use of more petrol than expected, thus making it impossible to go to an alternative area.
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 21:23 Down 04:15 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. J.86746 RCAF
P/O Lucas, H. D. R/Gnr. 160135
Target, Trainer 121 (Abortive).
At the target area there was 10/10ths cloud with bases 500 ft to zero and no reception was seen. On the return journey 5 packages of leaflets were dropped in the Montlucon area.
Stirling Mk.III EH939 AA.S Up 21:30 Down 04:20 A Flight crew
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng. 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Target, Trainer 124 (Abortive)
The target area was reached but owing to snow falling it was impossible to see any reception.
B Flight a/c borrowed by A Flight
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 21:24 Down 03:31 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr. 1317623
Sgt Skripsy, C. R/Gnr —- RCAF
Target, Trainer 174 (Abortive).
Owing to heavy cloud at target area, no reception was seen. On return journey no incidents were recorded.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 21:05 Down 04:08 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr. 610905
F/S Te Aika, I. T. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Target, Trainer 174 (Abortive)
At the target area there was 10/10ths cloud with base about 500 feet above the ground and right down to the ground furthur south, and no reception was seen. On the return journey four packages of leaflets were dropped between the target area and Argenten.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 21:21 Down 04:11 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B. 176576
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Target, Trainer 178 (Abortive)
Thick haze over target area made reception impossible. On return journey four packages of leaflets were dropped on villages and towns near target.
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 21:10 Down 04:33 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Target, Trainer 178 (Abortive).
At the target there was considerable icing in cloud which was down to ground level in primary target area and 500 feet in alternative, no reception was seen.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 21:19 Down 03:53 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Target, Trainer 129 (Abortive).
There was 3 to 5/10ths cloud with bases of 1,000 ft to 1,500 ft at the target and no reception was seen. On return journey five packages of leaflets were dropped at Mauriac.
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 21:20 Down 00:30 A Flight
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Trainer 121 (Abortive)
This aircraft returned early owing to engine trouble. Sixteen containers were jettisoned at 23:25 hours from 4,000 ft at a position 49 45N 00 25W. Four packages of leaflets were dropped at Falaise and Argentan. The aircraft, on return, was forced to land at Thorney Island on three engines.
5/6 March 44. Operations. Special Resistance Operation.
Twelve aircraft detailed for a special operation.
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 20:29 Down 04:00 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A.413338 RAAF
Sgt Halden, L. W/Op. 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F. F/Eng. 1473191
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Drop Zone, “Heter 8”.
The target was reached at 00:30 hours and pinpointed. Sixteen containers were dropped from 450 feet at 00:40 hours. Reception lights rather dim, but light flashing letter was very good. There was no cloud and visibility was good except for slight ground haze. Course was set for Base at 00:40 hours and one package of leaflets was dropped in the Brieve area. The aircraft landed without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 21:04 Down 03:25 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Target: “Trainer 149”.
The target area was reached at 23:54 hours and pin pointed. Reception lights were obscured by woods and difficut to see except when over head, flashing of correct letter was good, fifteen containers were dropped from 500 feet at 00:22 hours. There was slight ground haze, but no cloud. Course was set for Base at 00:22 hours, one package of leaflets was also dropped in Limognes (bottom of orb cut off, no further details).
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 20:45 Down 02:35 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Target: “Footman 10”
The target area was reached at 23:33 hours and pin pointed. The correct reception letter was flashed but lights rather dim, fifteen containers were dropped. There was no cloud, but slight haze which reduced vivibility to two to three miles. Course was set for Base at 23:48 hours and one package of leaflets was dropped in the Limoges area. The aircraft landed without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 20:40 Down 03:14 A Flight crew
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Target: “Trainer 153”.
Petrol Load; 1946 gallons.
The target area was reached at 23:53 hours and pin pointed by a clearing in pine trees on side of a hill. The morse reception flashing light was slightly fast, but identified, fifteen containers were dropped from 500 feet at 00:04 hours. The weather was good except for slight haze. Course was set for Base at 00:05 hours, and one package of leaflets being dropped at Brive. The aircraft landed at Base withiut further incident.
This is a borrowed aircraft from B Flight.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 20:53 Down 03:14 A Flight crew
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav. NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng. 1803074
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr. 155992
Target; “Trainer 153”.
The target area was reached at 23:49 hours and pin pointed by an adjoining wood. Three reception lights were somewhat dull and the morse was rather fast, fifteen containers were dropped from 400 ft at 23:54 hours. The weather was good with excellent visibility. Course was set of Base at 23:55 hours, one package was dropped at Brive. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Note; The A Flight Diary has F/O Herron flying aircraft ‘E’ which was BF473, but the ORB has JN.U, as does the Operatiions Log.
Stirling Mk.III EF465 AA.K Up 20:20 Down 03:00 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Target; “Author 18”.
The target area was reached at 23:50 hours and pin pointed. Three white lights and the letter flashing correctly were seen, sixteen containers were dropped from 400 feet at 23:59 hours. The weather was clear with good visibility. Course was set for Base at 23:59 hours, one package dropped at Brive. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 21:00 Down 03:56 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B NZ1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Target: Footman 9 (Abortive).
The weather was good, but no reception was seen. on the return journey one package of leaflets were dropped at Limoges and the neighbouring villages.
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 20:40 Down 03:51 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. J.86746 RCAF
P/O Lucas, H. D. R/Gnr. 160135
Target; Peter 47A (Abortive)
The weather was good, but no reception was seen. On the return journey one package of leaflets was dropped at Uzerche.
Stirling Mk.III BK695 AA.N Up 20:38 Down 04:19 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Target; Author 11A (Abortive)
There was excellent visibility at the target area but no reception was seen. On the return journey one package of leaflets was dropped at Brive.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 21:20 Down 03:20 A Flight crew.
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
Sgt Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S McKenzie, D. J. W/Op A.417211 RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
Target; ‘Trainer 149’ (Abortive).
The weather was good with no cloud. No reception lights were seen, but numerous lights were flashing haphazardly all around the target area and the captain thought unjustified under these circumstances in dropping the containers. On the return journey one package of leaflets was dropped in the Limoges area.
A ‘B’ Flight a/c borrowed by A Flight.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 20:20 Down 03:20 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain 151118
F/S Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B R.166183 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Target; Peter 24 (Abortive)
On reaching the target area, no reception lights or letter was flashed, the aircraft made several circuits without any signs of reception. The weather was good with perfect visibility. On the return journey one package was dropped in the Limoges area.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 20:48 Down 02:57 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Target; Trainer 149 (Abortive)
No correct reception was received on reaching the target area and the pilot did not, therefore, feel justified in dropping containers. On return journey one package of leaflets was dropped in the Limoges area.
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up –:– B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
Sortie cancelled owing to spark plug trouble.
6/7 March 44. Operations. Special Operation.
Ten aircraft required, but only one took off due to poor weather conditions.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 19:57 Down 04:35 B Flight
F/O Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Drop Zone; “Director 60”
Petrol; 2094 gallons.
The target area was reached at 23:50 hours and pin pointed by a field and two woods and at least seven men standing nearby. Three red lights were seen and fourteen containers were dropped from 400 feet at 00:18 hours. Visibility was three miles at the target, being fairly clear except for slight cloud. A twin engined aircraft with green and white wing tips came fairly close to our aircraft in the target area. Course was set for Base at 00:20 hours and four packages of leaflets were dropped at Brive. The aircraft landed at Woodbridge on return, without futher incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up –:– Cancelled B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up –:– Cancelled B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
7/8 March 44. Operations. Special Operations.
Ten aircraft required for Special Operations, all took off, all returned safely.
Stirling Mk.III EF465 AA.K Up 20:28 Down 03:25 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng. 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Drop Zone; “Author 17”.
The target was reached at 23:40 hours and pin pointed by a gap in a wooded valley. Only one light appeared until the aircraft circled the area for some time, then three lights and a flashing letter were seen, fifteen containers were then dropped. There was 10/10ths cloud with 4,000 ft bases and slight ground haze. Course was set for Base at 00:22 hours, four packages of leaflets being dropped in the Poitiers area.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 20:29 Down 03:09 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Drop Zone; “Wheelwright 70”
The target area was reached at 23:57 hours and identified by a wood and road. The flashing letter was seen and fifteen containers were dropped from 400 feet at 00:01 hours. Weather was good with slight haze above. Course was set for base at 00:07 hours and four packages of leaflets were dropped at St. Foy and La Force. Landed at base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 20:31 Down 03:22 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Davies, R. D. M/U/Gnr. 1317623
Sgt Skripsy, C. R/Gnr —- RCAF
Drop Zone; “Wheelwright 71”
The target was reached at 23:31 hours and pin pointed. Fifteen containers were dropped from 400 feet at 23:50 hours. There was cloud with 2,000 ft base, but it was quite light beneath. Course was set for base at 23:50 hours, four packages of leaflets being dropped at Mussidan. The aircraft landed at base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 21:00 Down 03:54 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684308
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603398
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Drop Zone; Trainer 21 (Abortive)
There was 10/10ths cloud with bases of 200 feet in the target area and no reception was seen.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 20:22 Down 02:16 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr. 610905
F/S Te Aika, I. T. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Drop Zone; Trainer 121 (Abortive)
In the target area there was 10/10ths cloud with bases of 500 ft and tops of 4 to 6000 ft. No reception was seen. On the return journey, four packages of leaflets were dropped in the Le Mans area.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 20:35 Down 03:10 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Drop Zone; ‘Trainer 121’ (Abortive)
In the target area visibility was fair, but the cloud base was descending and no reception was seen. On the return journey four packages of leaflets were dropped in the Rochefort area.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 21:10 Down 03:42 C Flight
F/S Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B R.168207 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Drop Zone; Trainer 121 (Abortive)
In the target area there was 10/10ths cloud with unknown base. No reception was seen.
The Mepal Operations Log notes the crew took a/c “N”?
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 20:38 Down 03:15 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B R.166183 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Drop Zone; Author 17 (Abortive).
There was ten tenths cloud in the target area and no flashing letter was seen. On the return journey four packages of leaflets were dropped at Brive.
Stirling MK.III EF233 AA.L Up 20:45 Down 02:55 A Flight
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Drop Zone; Author 11A (Abortive)
There was ten tenths cloud in the target area with bases of 500 feet to zero, and no reception was seen. On the return journey four packages of leaflets were dropped at Tulle.
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 20:26 Down 03:28 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B NZ1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Drop Zone; Author 11A (Abortive)
No reception was received at the primary target, so aircraft proceeded to alternative but containers hung up and were not dropped, one package was dropped, however. On return journey four packages of leaflets were dropped at Tulle.
10/11 March 44. Operations. Special Operation.
Nineteen aircraft detailed for the above operation.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 21:19 Down 22:14 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684308
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603398
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Drop Zone; Trainer 121 (Aborted)
Whilst taking off developed engine trouble and was forced to jettison it’s entire load on the aerodrome except a special package which it brought back on landing safely.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.N Up 20:20 Down 03:00 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Drop Zone; “Newsagent 5”
The target area was reached at 23:30 hours and pin pointed by side of river and rising hill. Reception was received and fifteen containers were dropped from 600 feet at 23:45 hours. It was slightly hazy but weather was sufficiently good for this purpose. Course was set for base at 23:50 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at St.Chamond. The aircraft landed back at base without further incident.
There is some confusion over the serial number, should it be JN.S?
Stirling Mk.III EF236 AA.J Up 20:53 Down 04:20 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. Le G. Navigator NZ425204
P/O Jones, R. W. A/B A.410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Hughes, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
Drop Zone; “Mongrel 6”
The target area was reached at 00:17 hours and pin pointed. The reception letter was flashed very quickly and twelve containers were dropped from 300 feet at 00:29 hours. The weather was very good. Course was set for Base at 00:30 hours, two packages being dropped in the Chambery area. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 20:13 Down 03:43 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
Sgt Burch, J. C. A/B 1434570
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Drop Zone; “Mongrel 20”
The target area was reached at 23:45 hours and pin pointed by a deep ravine running N and S with tops about 7,000 feet. Reception lights were good but flashing light was not very clear against the snow. Twelve containers were then dropped from 600 feet at 23:57 hours. The weather was good in the reception area, except for haze in the valleys. Course was set for Base at 23:59 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at Chambery. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 20:00 Down 03:26 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav. 136351
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A.413338 RAAF
Sgt Halden, L. W/Op. 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F. F/Eng. 1473191
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Drop Zone; “Mongrel 20”
The target area was reached at 23:24 hours and was identified by very steep cliffs on either side. Reception was received and twelve containers were dropped from 1,000 ft at 23:46 hours. Weather was good except for mist in the valleys. Course was set for Base at 23:46 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at Chambery. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 20:40 Down 04:06 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B R.166183 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A419311 RAAF
Drop Zone “Mongrel 20”
The target area was reached at 00:15 hours and was identified. The reception lights were very good and twelve containers were dropped from 700 ft at 00:20 hours. There was a cloud base at 2,000 ft which cleared as the aircraft made final run up. Course was set for Base at 00:20 hours, and two packages of leaflets being dropped in the Chambery area. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 20:35 Down 04:15 C Flight
F/S Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B R.168207 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Drop Zone; “Mongrel 20”
The target area was reached at 00:13 hours and was identfied by some woods which showed up clearly against snow. The reception was very good and twelve containers were dropped from 600 ft at 00:18 hours. The weather was good except for slight valley mist. Course was set for Base at 00:35 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at Chambery. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 20:25 Down 03:52 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Drop Zone; “Mongrel 18”
The target area was reached at 00:01 hours and pin pointed by a steep cliffs in the form of an oval. Reception was received, the flashing light being seen clearly, twelve containers were then dropped from 3,000 feet at 00:15 hours. The weather was good, with excellent visibility. Course was set for Base at 00:15 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at Roanne. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 20:38 Down 04:18 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Drop Zone; “Mongrel 18”
The target area was reached at 20:38 hours, being identified by lights in a hollow and a man holding a tourch was seen. The reception consisted of of three bonfires and a faint flashing light, twelve containers were then dropped from 500 feet at 00:28 hours. The weather was very good. Course was set for base at 00:28 hours. Leaflets being dropped at Aix Les Bains and St. Genix. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 20:19 Down 03:45 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng. 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Mongrel 18 (Alternative target attacked Mongrel 3).
On reaching the primary target nothing was seen so the aircraft proceeded to the alternative target which was reached at 23:40 hours and identified. The reception lights were clearly seen and twelve containers were dropped from 1500 feet at 00:05 hours. On the way to the second target Chandelier flares ect were seen to the starboard and were again seen to port coming out. The weather was very good. Course was set for Base at 00:12 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at position 46 40 N 04 00E. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF465 AA.K Up 20:01 Down 03:32 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav. NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng. 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ416022
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr. 155992
Drop Zone; “Mongrel 18”
The primary target could not be found, but reception was received at a position 45 44N 05 58E, as this was exceptionally clear twelve containers were dropped from 1200 feet at 23:47 hours. The weather was good except for slight mist. Course was set for Base at 23:50 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at St. ?enix. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III LJ462 AA.O Up 20:03 Down 03:38 A Flight crew
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Drop Zone; “Mongrel 17”
The target area was reached at 23:32 hours and identified. Reception was very good and twelve containers were dropped from 600 feet at 23:35 hours. Course was set for Base at 23:35 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at Monte Meliant. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EH949 JN.R Up 20:48 Down 03:24 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B NZ1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Drop Zone; Footman 9 (Abortive).
Petrol Load; 2094 gallons.
No reception seen. Cars were observed patrolling the roads in both primary and alternative areas. On return journey two packages were dropped in the Limoges area.
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 21:03 Down 03:54 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 1138496
P/O Tomany, J. A/B 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Drp Zone. Trainer 121 (Abortive).
On reaching the target area no reception was received. On the return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped at Ceyssat.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 20:43 Down 03:45 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Drop Zone, Trainer 121 (Abortive).
No reception was received at primary or alternative targets. On return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped near Clermont Ferrand.
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 20:30 Down 04:11 B Flight
F/S Rowberry, G. W. Captain NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, G. S. Nav NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, B. A/B 1392577
Sgt Bishop, S. T. W/Op 1322249
Sgt Horner, A. W. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Campbell, W. D. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
Sgt Davies, R. D. R/Gnr. 1317623
Drop Zone; Mongrel 11
The target area was reached at 00:04 hours and identified by a field sloping toward a valley. The reception lights were excellent and twelve containers were dropped from 1,000 feet at 00:16 hours. The weather was good. Course was set for Base at 00:16 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped in the Lyons area.
Stirling Mk. III EF137 AA.Y Up 20:10 Down 04:10 B Flight
F/O Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
P/O Thomas, J. 2nd A/B 138463
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Drop Zone; Mongrel 11
The target area was reached at 23:48 hours, being identified by a valley with very steep cliffs. Three bonfires and a flashing light were seen and twelve containers were then dropped from 1000 feet at 00:01 hours. Visibility was good apart from mist in the valleys. Course was set for Base at 00:02 hours. Two packags of leaflets being dropped south of Roanne. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
StirlingMk.III EH939 AA.S Up 20:49 Down 04:47 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A.415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. 1st A/B NZ427195
W/O Donovan, M. D. 2nd A/B R.99243 RCAF
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
Drop Zone; Mongrel 11 (Abortive).
On reaching the target area no reception was received although visibility was excellent. On the return journey two packages were dropped in the Lyons area.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 19:58 Down 02:58 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr. 610905
F/S Te Aika, I. T. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Drop Zone; Mongrel 11
The target area was reached at 23:27 hours and identified. Three white lights were seen clearly and twelve containers were dropped from 600 feet at 23:34 hours. The weather was clear in the target area. Course was set for Base at 23:34 hours, two packages of leaflets were dropped at Culoz. The aircraft landed back at base without further incident.
11/12 March 44. Operations. Seven aircraft detailed for Special Operations.
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 20:33 Down 03:02 C Flight
F/O Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
Sgt Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B NZ1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Drop Zone; “Wheelwright 67”
Code M from Flight Diaries.
The target area was reached at 23:21 hours and identified by a river and road. The flashing reception light was very good and fourteen containers were dropped from 400 feet at 23:37 hours. There was cloud base of 3,000 feet in the target area making visibility less than one mile. Course was set for Base at 23:40 hours, two packages of leaflets being dropped at Tonneins. The aircraft landed back back at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF254 AA.R Up 19:55 Down 03:43 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr. 610905
F/S Te Aika, I. T. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Drop Zone; Paul 57 (Abortive).
Code R from Flight Diaries.
There was 10/10ths cloud in the target area and no reception lights were seen. On return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped near Poitiers.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 20:02 Down 03:05 A Flight
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
P/O Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S McKenzie, D. J. W/Op A.417211 RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
Drop Zone; Wheelwright 63 (Abortive).
Petrol Load; 2254 gallons.
In the target area there was ten tenths cloud with moderate icing and no reception was seen. On the return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped at the estimated position of Auch.
Code “L” confirmed from F/L Sachtler Log book, and from Flight Diaries.
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 20:32 Down 04:23 B Flight
W/Co. Max, R. D. Captain 36149/NZ2076
F/O Anderson, W. E. Nav. NZ416073
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A.413338 RAAF
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr. 1172993
Drop Zone; Wheelwright 66 (Abortive). Petrol Load; 2094 gallons.
In spite of 10/10ths cloud both primary and alternative target areas were searched, but no reception was received at either. On return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped at Nicole/Aiquillon.
Code AA.Q confirmed by Sgt Newnham’s Log Book, and from Flight Diaries.
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 20:08 Down 04:19 A Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Navigator 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng. 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Drop Zone; Trainer 110 (Abortive)
Reception lights were seen at both primary and alternative targets, in gaps through clouds, but after orbiting to make dropping run, lights went out and never came on again. On return journey to packages of leaflets were dropped ay Poitiers.
Stirling Mk.III EF236 AA.J Up 20:00 Down 04:00 A Flight
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Drop Zone; Wheelwright 78 (Abortive)
Code J from Flight Diaries.
In the target area there was 10/10ths cloud with bases of 1000 feet and visibility was restricted to 800 yards. No reception lights being seen. On return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped in the Auch area.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 20:03 Down 03:45 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Drop Zone; Wheelwright 84 (Abortive).
In the target area, there was 10/10ths cloud, with 4,000 feet bases and visibility of 500 yards. The aircraft flew between 800 and 1,000 feet, but visibility was too bad to see any reception. On the return journey, 2 packages of leaflets were dropped in the Auch area.
13/14 March 44. Operations. Mining off Brest. (Jellyfish).
Four aircraft were detailed for the above operation. Three successfully laid mines off Brest. A further aircraft returning early with aileron problems crashed at Castle Combe, without injury to the crew, although the aircraft was burnt out and three of the mines later exploded.
NOTE; from Operations Log; Time Logged: 00:15 hours. Waterbeach watch have picked up a message from J/75 sqdn to Group at 00:01 hours – message reads – N G J P L C K J Z J Q X U D – (Landing at Warmwell).
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 22:44 Down 03:25 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B R.166183 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Set course at 22:51. Time at garden 01:00.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 23:02 Down 03:47 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Stirling Mk.III EH939 AA.S Up 22:45 Down 03:45 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A.415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. 1st A/B NZ427195
W/O Donovan, M. D. 2nd A/B R.99243 RCAF
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
Stirling Mk.III EF236 AA.J Up 22:38 Down 00:20 Crashed
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. Le G. Navigator NZ425204
P/O Jones, R. W. A/B A.410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Hughes, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
While returning early with aileron trouble the aircraft crashed at Castle Coombe, without injury to the crew, although the aircraft was burnt out and three of the mines later exploded.
13/14 March 44. Operations. Mining off Lorient. (Artichokes)
Four aircraft successfully laid mines off Lorient. They returned safely and the operation was uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 22:05 Down 03:35 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 22:05 Down 03:40 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain. NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 1138496
P/O Tomany, J. A/B 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 22:15 Down 03:55 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684308
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603398
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Stirling Mk.III EH949 JN.R Up 22:10 Down 04:10 C Flight
F/S Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B R.168207 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Operations Log notes F/S Wainwright landed at Woodbridge on return owing to having no brake pressure.
13/14 March 44. Operations. Mining off La Rochelle. (Cinnamon).
Four aircraft were detailed to lay mines which were successfully dropped in the allotted area. The operation was uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 22:40 Down 03:55 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
Set course 22:45. Time over Garden 01:00.
Bomb Load; 4 x 1,500 lb Mines.
Code JN.U confirmed by Sgt Kahler Log Book.
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 22:50 Down 04:20 A Flight.
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Petrol; 1820 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 22:50 Down 04:25 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. WO/Air NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Stirling Mk.III EH939 AA.S Up 23:30 Down 04:45 A Flight crew
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr NZ416022
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr 155992
13/14 March 44. Operations. Mining off St. Nazaire. (Beeches)
Four aircraft were detailed to lay mines off St. Nazaire. One aircraft (Captain NZ414567 F/S Rowberry) failed to return, but the remainder successfully completed their missions. The trips were uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 21:55 Down 04:15 B Flight.
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr. 610905
F/S Te Aika, I. T. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 21:45 Down 04:35 A Flight
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Set course at 22:02. Time at Garden 01:00.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 21:50 Down 04:45 B Flight
F/O Turner, F. H. Captain NZ415079
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B NZ425410
Sgt Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Petrol load; 1829 gallons.
Stirling Mk III LJ462 AA.O Up 22:00 Missing. B Flight
F/S Rowberry, Geoffrey Warren. Captain. NZ414567
F/S Hadfield, Graham Stanley. Nav. NZ426239
Sgt Simnett, Brian. A/B. 1392577
Sgt Bishop, Sidney Thomas. W/Op. 1322249
Sgt Horner, Arthur William. F/Eng. 1641609
Sgt Davies, Raymond David. M/U/Gnr. 1317623
Sgt Newnham, Alfred. R/Gnr. 1172993
Lost without trace. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Shot down by a flak ship off St. Nazaire, as witnessed by Des Horgan flying AA.Q.
15/16 March 44. Special Operations – March Moon Period.
Sixteen aircraft detailed for a Special operation, one cancelled, 15 aircraft took off.
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 23:42 Down 06:05 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. WO/Air 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Drop Zone; “Bob 78”
No reception was received at the primary target area, but the alternative “Bob 149” was located and identified by a wood and field and two men were seen, fifteen containers were then dropped from 300 feet at 03:17 hours. There was valley fog but no cloud. Course was set for Base at 03:17 hours, two packages of leaflets being droped at Chatillon. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF465 AA.K Up 23:45 Down 05:50 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr NZ416022
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr 155992
Drop Zone; “Bob 110”
The target area was reached at 02:43 hours and identified by a wood. The reception was good and fifteen containers were dropped from 800 feet at 02:50 hours. There was a little haze in the target area but no cloud. Course was set for Base at 03:00 hours. Two packages of leaflets were dropped, one in the Perreuil area and the other in coast Cabourg area. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF251 JN.M Up 23:45 Down 06:15 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 1138496
P/O Tomany, J. A/B 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Drop Zone; “Bob 54”
The altennative target area was reached at 02:30 hours being identified by an open field with woods around them and a large white farm house, fifteen containers were then dropped from 350 feet at 03:43 hours. Valley mists were forming, but otherwise the weather was good. Course was set for Base at 03:43 hours. Two packages of leaflets were dropped at Chatillon. The aircraft landed at Base without further incident.
Stirling Mk.III BF473 AA.E Up 00:11 Down 01:00 A Flight
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
P/O Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S McKenzie, D. J. W/Op A.417211 RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
Drop Zone; Archdeacon 4 (Abortive).
The aircraft was forced to return early as the port motors were showing no oil pressure and the load was brought back.
Stirling Mk.III EH939 AA.S Up 23:30 Down 07:00 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A.415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
Drop Zone; Bob 154 (Abortive).
There was good visibility in the target area, but no reception seen. On the return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped at Danpierre and villages NE of Dijon.
Stirling MK.III EH948 AA.Q Up 23:40 Down 06:30 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain NZ39012
F/S Hannah, J. Navigator NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Baverstock, D. M/U/Gnr. 610905
F/S Te Aika, I. T. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Drop Zone; Bob 151 (Abortive).
At the primary target no pin point could be found, so the aircraft proceeded to the alternative area, which was identified but unsuccessful owing to no reception being laid out, although the letter was flashed. The aircraft brought it’s load back to Base.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 23:40 Down 06:15 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
Drop Zone; Bob 157 (Abortive).
The target area was reached and identified, but no flashing light was seen, although three white lights in a triangle were observed in the backyard of a farm. On the return journey, two packages of leaflets were dropped at Corbigny NE of Nevers.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 00:00 Down 05:50 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Drop Zone; Musician 3 (Abortive).
There was 10/10ths cloud in the target area and no reception was received. On the return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped at Bohain.
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 00:10 Down 05:44 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain. NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Drop Zone; Tom 43 (Abortive)
In the target area there was 10/10ths cloud with bases 3,000 ft to 3,500 ft and 4,000 ft thick with ground haze below, thus preventing any reception being seen. On the return journey, two packages of leaflets were dropped in the St. Quentin area.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 23:43 Down 05:59 C Flight
F/S Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Navigator 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B R.168207 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Drop Zone; Bob 136 (Abortive)
Visibility was rather poor and no reception was seen. On the return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped on the villages east of Montmirail.
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 23:38 Down 06:58 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Drop Zone; Bob 156 (Abortive).
The target was reached and identified, but in spite of the aircraft making a good search no reception was seen. On the return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped at La Chapelle and St. Quentin.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 23:26 Down 06:36 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B R.166183 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Drop Zone; Bob 155 (Abortive)
The target area was reached and identified and although visibility was good no reception was seen. On the return journey two packeges of leaflets were dropped at Dampierrc-sur-Saone.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 00:16 Down 06:13 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684308
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603398
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Drop Zone; Musician 5 (Abortive)
In the target area visibility was poor and no reception lights were seen. On the return journey two packages of leaflets were dropped at Guise.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 00:10 Down 06:45 B Flight
W/Co. Max, R. D. Captain 36149/NZ2076
F/O Anderson, W. E. Nav. NZ416073
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A.413338 RAAF
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Newnham, A. R/Gnr. 1172993
Drop Zone; Archdeacon 10 (Aborted).
In the target area there was 10/10ths cloud and poor visibility, no reception lights being seen. The load was brought back to base.
Stilling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 00:15 Down 06:35 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A.413338 RAAF
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Drop Zone; Tom 46 (Abortive).
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 00:03 Down 05:46 A Flight crew
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-*
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Sgt Tedman could be Tedman, Gordan Charles. 1876459. The only Tedman, G. listed in Air/78.
Drop Zone; Archdeacon 11 (Abortive).
Owing to 10/10ths cloud and poor visibility it was impossible to pin point the target and the aircraft brought it’s load back to Base.
This is a B Flight a/c borrowed for this op.
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up — — Cancelled
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. WO/Air NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Port outer u/s, 6 oiled plugs, 3 dead cylinders. Sortie cancelled.
16/17 March 44. Operations. Attack Against Targets at Amiens.
Twelve aircraft were detailed to attack the marshalling yards at Amiens. One aircraft was withdrawn and one being unable to maintain height owing to engine trouble, was forced to jettison near the target. The remaining ten aircraft successfully bombed the target, although a haze prevented identification of ground detail. No fighter opposition and only very slight A.A. fire was encountered.
Stirling Mk.III EF465 AA.K Up 20:10 Down 00:20 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr 1613098
Stirling MK.III LJ457 AA.H Up 20:10 Down 00:20 A Flight
W/O Hunt, R. Captain 1126956
F/S Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
Sgt Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Petrol Load; 1296 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 20:10 Down 23:55 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 20:10 Down 00:10 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 20:15 Down 23:55 B Flight
F/S Potts, R. A. Captain A.415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. 1st A/B NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 20:05 Down 00:30 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/L Ormerod, C. F. DFC Nav NZ413340
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B A.413338 RAAF
Sgt Hall, H. W/Op —-
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Stirling Mk.III LK384 JN.X Up 20:05 Down 00:14 C Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
F/S Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Stirling Mk.III BK777 JN.F Up 20:35 Down 00:05 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
Bomb Load 22 x 500 lbs.
F/O Murray’s log book notes the aircraft flown as JN.F.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 20:05 Down 23:50 C Flight
F/S Wainwright, J. Captain 1320248
Sgt Richards, J. Nav 1577792
Sgt Bloomfield, M. R. A/B R.168207 RCAF
Sgt Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Stirling Mk.III EF181 JN.S Up 20:00 Down 23:59 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. WO/Air 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 20:15 Down 00:10 B Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. Le G. Navigator NZ425204
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Hughes, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
P/O Ward is from the McKenzie crew.
18 March 44. Note – B Flight crews posted to L.F.S. at Feltwell for conversion to Lancaster aircraft.
18 March 44. Operations. Mining in the Heligoland Bight. (Rosemary)
Seven aircraft were detailed to lay mines in the Heligoland Bight. Six were successful. The seventh bringing it’s mines back as the aircraft arived too late for the flares and the crew were uncertain of the exact position. There was no fighter opposition, but some A.A. Fire was encountered. Visibility was poor with much haze.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 19:00 Down 23:20 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 1138496
P/O Tomany, J. A/B 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 18:55 Down 23:20 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav J.19819 RCAF
F/S Gage, D. I. A/B R.166183 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 19:05 Down 23:20 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLaughlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr NZ416022
P/O Chilman, P. E. R/Gnr 155992
Stirling Mk.III EH901 JN.O Up 19:05 Down 23:25 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain NZ414591
F/L Ormerod, C. F. Nav. NZ413340
F/O Russell, G. A. A/B NZ411729
Sgt Halden, L. W/Op. 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
The ORB lists EJ108, but the Operations Log has a/c O beside F/L Lowe which I have as EH901
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 19:00 Down 23:20 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. WO/Air 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Up 18:55 Down 23:25 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. 1876459?
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Brought mines back.
Stirling Mk.III EH949 JN.R Up 19:30 Down 23:35 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
Bomb Load: 6 x 1,500 lb mines.
19/20 March 44. Operations. Mining in the River Adour. (Elderberry).
Four aircraft were detailed to lay mines off the mouth of the river Adour. They were all successful with the exception of one which had to jettision owing to an engine catching fire. The operation was otherwise uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 19:04 Down 03:32 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav. NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLachlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng. 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ416022
W/O Skripsy, C. R/Gnr 124868 RCAF
Time Over Garden, 23:43 hours.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 19:02 Down 03:27 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav. J.19819 RCAF
P/O Gage, D. I. A/B 166183 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 19:01 Down 03:32 A Flight crew
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. 1876459?
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
B Flight a/c
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 19:03 Down 04:03 B Flight a/c
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. WO/Air 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
C Flight crew.
19/20 March 44. Operations. Mining in the St. Jean-de-Luz area. (Furze).
Two aircraft were detailed to drop mines in this area and they both completed their mission without incident.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 19:05 Down 04:10 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
Bomb Load: 2 x 1,500 lb mines.
Stirling Mk.III EJ108 JN.O Up 19:00 Down 03:20 C Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Time Over Garden 23:39 hours.
EJ108 now recoded ‘O’ as EH901 JN.O was despatched to 1657 C.U.
21 March 44. Operations. Mining off Le Havre.
One aircraft was detailed for this operation, but had to jettision the mines immediately after take off, owing to engine trouble.
Stirling Mk.III EJ108 JN.O Up 19:30 Down 19:50 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
This aircraft had to jettison it’s mines almost immediately after takeoff, owing to engine trouble. From F/O Murray’s Log Book “Prop broke on take off. Had to jettision 6 Veg and make a three engine landing”.
21 March 44. Operations. Mining off Cherbourg.
Two aircraft were detailed to lay mines off Cherbourg. One completed it’s duty, but the other was unsussessful owing to the failure of navigational aids. The operation was uneventual.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 19:35 Down 22:00 A Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. 1322407?
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. 1594699?
F/S Coucher, J. R/Gnr. 1382398?
Returned early owing to Gee failure.
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 19:40 Down 22:40 C Flight crew
Sgt Bateman, J. C. Captain A.421308 RAAF
Sgt O’Rourke, K. P. Nav. A.423861 RAAF
Sgt McClintock, B. R. A/B A.423836 RAAF
Sgt White, G. W/Op. —
Sgt Matthewman, F. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hopkins, T. M/U/Gnr. —
Sgt Farrow, T. R/Gnr. —
B Flight a/c.
21/22 March 44. Operations. Mining off St. Malo.
Four aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation. They all took off and completed their task without incident.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 19:00 Down 22:45 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 1138496
P/O Tomany, J. A/B 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 18:55 Down 23:10 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Sgt Tedman, G might be Gordon Charles 1876459 ?
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 19:00 Down 23:10 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 19:00 Down 23:00 A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav. NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLachlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng. 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ416022
W/O Skripsy, C. R/Gnr 124868 RCAF
22/23 March 44. Operations. Mining in Kiel Bay.
Six aircraft were detailed to carry out this operation.Two were withdrawn, but the remaining four successfully completed their mission without incident.
Stirling Mk.III EF217 AA.G Up 18:00 Down 00:10 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. 1876459 ?
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Stirling Mk.III EH948 AA.Q Up 18:05 Down 00:35 C Flight crew
Sgt Bateman, J. C. Captain A.421308 RAAF
Sgt O’Rourke, K. P. Nav. A.423861 RAAF
Sgt McClintock, B. R. A/B A.423836 RAAF
Sgt White, G. W/Op. —
Sgt Matthewman, F. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hopkins, T. M/U/Gnr. —
Sgt Farrow, T. R/Gnr. —
The ORB has a F/S Ormerod, E. RAAF listed as Navigator. But he is not in the sqdn list.
It’s possible this is meant to be F/L C. F. Ormerod NZ413340.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 18:20 Down 00:20 A Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op 1322407?
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. 1594699?
F/S Coucher, J. R/Gnr. 1382398?
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 18:05 Down 00:20 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, H. C. M. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
Bomb Load 4 x 1,500 lb mines.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Sortie Cancelled. A Flight
F/O Herron, R. W. Captain NZ422282
F/S Henderson, M. R. Nav. NZ427204
Sgt Percival, W. R. A/B 553063
F/O McLachlan, E. W. W/Op. NZ415266
Sgt Germing, J. W. F/Eng. 1803074
W/O Smith, K. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ416022
W/O Skripsy, C. R/Gnr 124868 RCAF
Withdrawn before take off owing to Oil Cooler problems.
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Sortie Cancelled. C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Withdrawn before take off owing to starboard outer becoming u/s.
23/24 March 44. Operations. Attack Against Targets at Laon.
Six aircraft detailed to attack the marshalling yards at Laon. One failed to take off owing to a last minute injury to the mid upper gunner. The remaining five however, successfully bombed the target in clear weather and without incident.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 JN.K Up 19:45 Down 00:01 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 1138496
P/O Tomany, J. A/B 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Stirling Mk.III LJ441 JN.P Up 19:40 Down 00:25 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.U Up 19:35 Down 00:02 C Flight crew
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 19:40 Down 00:10 A Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 19:40 Down 00:05 A Flight
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
P/O Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S MacKenzie, D. J. W/Op. A.417211 RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
Stirling Mk.III LJ457 AA.H Sortie Cancelled A Flight
W/O Stott, F. E. Captain NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. 1398538
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B J.23113 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op NZ417189
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
F/S James, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. —
Sortie scrubbed owing to Mid Upper Gunner injured fingers.
25/26 March 44. Operations. Attack Against Targets at Aulnoye.
Seven aircraft detailed for operations, however one didn’t take off due to engine failure, and the other on account of it becoming bogged down. The other five successfully bombed the Marshalling Yards.
A Flight Diary.
P/O Herron (AA.H) failed to take off owing to engine trouble, and F/S Lammas (AA.B) whilst taxing became bogged down in the grass.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 JN.Q Up 19:15 Down 00:15 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Taylor, H. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
Stirling Mk.III EF513 AA.W Up 19:20 Down 00:10 C Flight crew
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav NZ427217
F/S Millar, J. S. A/B NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Cousins, F. W. M/U/Gnr. 1237485
Sgt Allen, B. R/Gnr. —-
B Flight a/c.
Stirling Mk.III EH949 JN.R Up 19:15 Down 00:15 C Flight
F/S Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 19:15 Down 00:10 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. M/U/Gnr. NZ40437
Sgt Ball, F. R/Gnr. —-
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 19:15 Down 00:15 A Flight
W/O Stott, F. E. Captain NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. 1398538
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B J.23113 RCAF
F/S R. Barker W/Op NZ417189
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. 985744
F/S James, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. 4047082
26/27 March 44. Operations. Attack Against Targets At Courtrai.
Seven aircraft were detailed to attack the Marshalling yards at Courtrai. Six aircraft bombed the target successfully in clear weather, one aircraft brought it’s bombs back as they failed to drop when over the target, due to a technical failue.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 19:45 Down 23:25 A Flight
S/L Drummond, L. J. DFC Captain NZ413043
Sgt Deane, P. Nav. —-
F/S Matthew, W. P. A/B A.426258 RAAF
Sgt Lyon, A. W/Op. —-
F/L. Sims, L. O. F/Eng. 148590
Sgt Ellis, G. R. M/U/Gnr. J.89174 RCAF
P/O Cotterell, W. H. R/Gnr. 51720
F/L Sims is the Squadron Flight Engineer Leader.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 JN.U Up 19:45 Down 23:15 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496?
F/S Rowe, T. E. M/U/Gnr. NZ40437
Sgt Ball, F. R/Gnr. —-
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 19:45 Down 23:10 A Flight
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
P/O Lombard, M. F. A/B 171913
F/S MacKenzie, D. J. W/Op. A.417211 RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
F/L Sachtler’s Log Book shows Sgt K. G. Hook replacing F/S Peevers.
Sgt Hook’s Log Book shows he flew this op.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.T Up 19:45 Down 23:50 A Flight crew
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
Sgt Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Muir, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Smith, R. R/Gnr. —-
Brought bombs back due to a technical failure over the target.
B Flight a/c.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 JN.Q Up 19:45 Down 23:10 C Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422089
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Millar, J. S. A/B NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Cousins, F. W. M/U/Gnr. 1237485
Sgt Allen, B. R/Gnr. 968734
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 19:45 Down 23:35 A Flight
Sgt Crawford, C. N. C. Captain 1395602
F/S Rivers, E. T. Nav. R.10088 RCAF
Sgt Mason, T. A/B —
Sgt Feaver, T. W/Op. 1098626
Sgt Frost, A. F/Eng. —
Sgt Heslopp, N. M/U/Gnr. —
Sgt Phillips, R. R/Gnr. —
Stirling Mk.III EF462 AA.F Up 19:40 Down 23:30 A Flight
F/S Lammas, M. Captain NZ421728
F/S Vaughan, D. W. Nav. NZ429046
F/S Bailey, R. A/B NZ429072
Sgt Harrison, W. F. W/Op. 1396448
Sgt Thomas, E. H. F/Eng. 1811856
Sgt Butler, P. F. M/U/Gnr. 1384944
Sgt Larson, I. R/Gnr. R.192316 RCAF
Note; The A Flight Diary has F/S Lammas flying ‘H’ on this op, which is LJ457.
30 March 44. Operations. Mining off Le Havre. (Scallops)
Two aircraft successfully carried out the above operation in clear weather, the trip was uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III EF454 AA.C Up 02:25 Down 05:35 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
Sgt Murray, J. S. A/B 1317516
Sgt Byrne, F. D. W/Op. 1123766
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Muir, R. M/U/Gnr. 1373436
Sgt Smith, R. R/Gnr. —-
Stirling Mk.III LK378 JN.Q Up 02:10 Down 05:00 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B NZ428235
F/S Barker, R. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. E. F/Eng. 1867496
F/S Rowe, T. E. M/U/Gnr. NZ40437
Sgt Ball, F. R/Gnr. —-
30 March 44. Operations. Mining off the coast of Holland. (Limpets)
Two aircraft succesfully laid mines in clear weather, the operation being quite uneventful.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 02:20 Down 04:55 A Flight
Sgt Crawford, C. N. C. Captain 1395602
F/S Rivers, E. T. Nav. R.10088 RCAF
Sgt Mason, T. A/B —
Sgt Feaver, T. E. W/Op. 1098626
Sgt Frost, A. F/Eng. —
Sgt Heslopp, N. M/U/Gnr. —
Sgt Phillips, R. R/Gnr. —
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 02:20 Down 04:50 A Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Tedman, G. C. R/Gnr. 1876459
MEPAL.
5/6 April 44. Operations. Mining off La Rochelle.
Five aircraft successfully planted their mines in the above area without incident, in clear weather. Mines were dropped from 6,000 feet between 23:41 hours to 23:49 hours.
Stirling Mk.III EF207 AA.B Up 21:01 Down 02:10 A Flight
S/L Drummond, L. J. DFC Captain NZ413043
Sgt Deane, P. Nav. —-
Sgt Matthew, W. P. A/B A.426258 RAAF
Sgt Lyon, A. W/Op. —-
P/O Henry, H. F/Eng. 54218
Sgt Ellis, G. R. M/U/Gnr. J.89174 RCAF
F/O Cotterell, W. H. R/Gnr. 51720
Mines Carried – 4
Height to drop mines; 6,000 feet.
Fuel, 1820 gallons.
Owing to poor weather conditions at Base all aircraft were diverted to Colerne on return.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.Q Up 21:05 Down 02:20 A Flight crew
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain 178521
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. —- RCAF
Sgt Murray, J. A/B —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Muir, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Smith, R. R/Gnr. —-
Mines Carried – 4. Height to drop mines; 6,000 feet.
Owing to poor weather conditions at Base all aircraft were diverted to Colerne on return.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 21:00 Down 02:10 A Flight
F/S Lammas, M. Captain NZ421728
F/S Vaughan, D. W. Nav NZ429046
F/S Bailey, R. A/B NZ429072
Sgt Harrison, W. F. W/Op. 1396448
Sgt Thomas, E. H. F/Eng. 1811856
Sgt Butler, P. F. M/U/Gnr. 1384944
Sgt Larson, I. R/Gnr. R.192316 RCAF
Mines Carried – 4. Height to drop; 6,000 feet.
Owing to poor weather conditions at Base all aircraft were diverted to Colerne on return.
Stirling Mk.III EF465 AA.K Up 20:59 Down 02:03 A Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Mines Carried – 4. Height to drop; 6,000 feet.
Owing to poor weather conditions at base all aircraft were diverted to Colerne on return.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.Y Up 21:00 Down 02:30 A Flight crew
F/S O’Connor, L. M. Captain NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B NZ426059
Sgt Whittingham, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Mines Carried – 4. Height to drop; 6,000 feet.
Owing to poor weather conditions at base all aircraft were diverted to Colerne on return.
9/10 April 44. Operations. Villeneuve St. Georges. (Z801) (First Lancaster Op).
Eleven Lancaster aircraft were detailed to attack the Marshalling Yards at Villeneuve St. Georges. All successfully attacked the target in clear weather. One aircraft landed at Ford owing to damage believed to have been caused by a bomb jettisioned by another aircraft.
Bomb Load Dropped – 109 x 1,000 lb M.C. and 44 x 500 lb M.C. Height from 13,800 feet. Time 23:56 hours to 00:01 hours. Weather was excellent. Bombs seen bursting on tracks, but also some scattered bombing. One big explosion at about midnight. Some difficulty bombing owing to concentration of aircraft. – Station Summary of Operations.
Lancaster I ME689 AA.Y Up 21:30 Down 01:50 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/UGnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Bomb Load; 10 x 1,000 lb; 4 x 500 lb MC.
Lancaster III LL866 AA.V Up 21:35 Down 02:05 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ421623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 21:30 Down 01:55 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
W/O Diggins, W. M/U/Gnr. 1381997
F/O Eaves, E. H. M. R/Gnr. 121974
Combat Report.
Target: Villeneuve St. Georges. Captain: F/L Witting.
A/C Lancaster I “O” ND752 48 10N 01:45E 23:44 hours. 14,000 feet.
The Lancaster was approaching the target ten minutes prior to bombing at speed of 165 IAS at 14,000 feet on a course of 135 (T) at 23:44 hours. The weather was good, and a full moon dead astern gave excellent visibility. There was no flak, and there were no searchlights in the immediate vicinity. The IFF was off. An E/A was first sighted by the R/G (F/O Eaves) in the starboard quarter down 20 degs. at a range of 600 yards. It was a Fw.190. The M/U gunner (W/O Diggins DFM) concentrated his search on the beams for other E/A. When the E/A closed to 400 yards, corkscrew action to starboard was taken, but fire was held until the breakaway to port up as five other Lancasters could be seen astern a 1,000 to 1,200 yards behind the E/A. A short two second burst was fired by both gunners, but no hits were observed. The E/A levelled off and dissapeared on the port beam not having opened fire.
No. of rounds expended: R/G – 150
No. of rounds expended: M/U/G – 50
The R/G was trained at 1 A.G.S., 1651 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
The M/U was trained at 1 A.G.S., 1651 C.U., 1483 (B) Gunnery Flight.
Lancaster III ND804 JN.K Up 21:45 Down 01:35 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 170391
P/O Tomany, J. A/B 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Lancaster I LL865 AA.W Up 21:35 Down 01:55 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A415353 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B NZ427195
F/S Wilks, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 21:25 Down 02:05 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt J. H. Murphy M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
P/O Buckley and crew were the first crew to take off on the squadrons first Lancaster operation.
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 21:40 Down 02:00 C Flight
F/O Murray, H. J. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, J. E. L. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, D. J. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, G. J. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Mulligan, J. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, P. R/Gnr. 1890807
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 21:30 Down 01:45 B Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Nav. 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, F/Eng. 1803026
F/S McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Lancaster I ME702 AA.Q Up 21:35 Down 01:45 B Flight
P/O Wainwright, J. Captain 172615
F/S Richards, J. Nav. 1577792
F/S Bloomfield, M. R. A/B. J.88476 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
F/L McAlpine, W. E. R/Gnr. 115790
A wing was damaged by a bomb dropped from above at 01:48 hours, but a safe return was made with a landing at Ford. Crew ok, but a/c badly damaged.
It was Cat AC, and repaired on site, returning to duty with the squadron on 29 April 44.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 21:30 Down 01:50 B Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain. NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op. 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 21:45 Down 01:55 C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
9/10 April 44. Operations. Attack Against Marshalling Yards at Lille. (Z571)
Four Stirling aircraft were detailed to attack the Marshalling Yards at Lille. One was forced to jettision on the outward journey owing to an engine failure and landed at Wing. The remaining three, however, successfully dropped their bombs in the target area, and no opposition was encountered.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 AA.K Up 22:46 Down 02:06 A Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Bomb Load; 16 x 500 lb M.C.
Bombing Height; 8,500 feet – 13,000 feet.
Stirling Mk.III EF462 AA.H Up 22:45 Down 00:10 A Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B. NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rattle, R. L. F/Eng. 1629141
Sgt DeLungo, L. M/U/Gnr —-
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. 1797837
The crew had to jettison the bombs on the outbound journey owing to an engine failure, and landed at Wing.
Operations Log; Very heavy landing made with S.I. engine feathered. Engineer Sgt. Rattle in Sick Bay with cut leg.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 AA.U Up 22:43 Down 02:13 A Flight
F/S O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Whittingham, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Bomb Load; 16 x 500 lb M.C.
Bombing Height; 8,500 feet – 13,000 feet.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.J Up 22:42 Down 02:27 A Flight
F/S Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Neech, P. R. R. M/U/Gnr. 1851518
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
Bombing Height; 8,500 feet – 13,000 feet.
Sgt Neech, P is Peter Roland Ruthven. 1851518 as listed in Air 78/117/1 page 249.
10/11 April 44. Operations. Mining off La Rochelle (Cinnamon).
Five Stirling aircraft were detailed to carry out the above operation. One was withdrawn but the remainder had a successful and uneventful trip, laying their mines in clear weather.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 20:58 Down 02:12 A Flight
F/L Grubb, J. D. Captain NZ415068
F/O Stichbury, L. B. Nav. NZ42311
F/O Martin, J. A. L. A/B. NZ422197
F/S Hazlett, K. G. W/Op. NZ421970
Sgt Wright, L. F/Eng. 1811800
W/O Gilliland, R. M/U/Gnr. R.138682 RCAF
P/O Chatfield, A. G. R/Gnr. NZ425546
Mines Carried – 4.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.Q Up 20:55 Down 02:25 A Flight
F/S Burtt, J. H. Captain. NZ414560
W/O Cowell, A. Nav. —-
F/S Connell, V. A/B. A.424158 RAAF
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Mines Carried – 4.
Stirling Mk.III LK396 AA.U Up 20:53 Down 02:12 A Flight
F/S O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Whittingham, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Mines Carried – 4.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.J Up 22:42 Down 02:27 A Flight
F/S Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Neech, P. R. R. M/U/Gnr. 1851518
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
Mines Carried – 4.
10 April 44. Operations. Attack Against Laon.
Eight aircraft were detailed to attack the marshalling yards at Laon. All took part in a concentrated attack in good visibility, no opposition being encountered. T.I. red and green were well concentrated.
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 01:30 Down 05:30 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Nav. 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B. 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 01:35 Down 05:50 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415355 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B NZ427195
F/S Wilks, G. W/Op 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. Mc. R/Gnr. 128387
Lancaster I ND782 AA.U Up 01:25 Down 05:45 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Lancaster I ME689 AA.Y Up 01:55 Down 06:05 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain. NZ39012
P/O Hannah, J. Nav. NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B. NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
W/O Skripsy, C. M/U/Gnr. R.124868 RCAF
F/S Te Aika, I. T. M. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 01:40 Down 05:40 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/UGnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 01:40 Down 05:25 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ421623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 01:25 Down 05:45 B Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain. NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op. 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 01:35 Down 05:40 B Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Nav. 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, F/Eng. 1803026
F/S McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
11/12 April 44. Operations. Attack against Aachen.
Three aircraft successfully bombed the above target and encountered only slight opposition.
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 21:00 Down 00:20 B Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain. NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 21:10 Down 00:30 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 21:05 Down 00:25 B Flight
P/O Wainwright, J. Captain 172615
F/S Richards, J. Nav. 1577792
F/S Bloomfield, M. R. A/B. J.88476 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
11/12 April 44. Operations. Mining off La Rochelle (Jellyfish).
One aircraft was detailed to carry out the above operation.
The one aircraft detailed brought the mines back, owing to weather preventing a pinpoint being obtained.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 20:25 Down 00:50 A Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B. NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rattle, R. L. F/Eng. 1629141
Sgt DeLungo, L. M/U/Gnr. 1627700 ?
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. —-
18/19 April 44. Operations. Attack against Rouen.
Ten aircraft were detailed for operations. On return only three Lancasters landed, due to an intruder dropping three bombs on Mepal. The other aircraft were diverted to other airfields. Weather was good. Ground haze over target. P.F.F. generally considered scattered. M.C. not heard.
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 22:50 Down 03:15 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/UGnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Landed at Tempsford on return.
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 22:50 Down 02:05 B Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Nav. 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, F/Eng. 1803026
F/S McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 22:50 Down 02:10 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ421623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Lancaster III ME691 AA.R Up 22:55 Down 02:45 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain. NZ39012
P/O Hannah, J. Nav. NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B. NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
F/S Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
F/S Te Aika, I. T. M. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Landed at Tempsford on return.
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 22:55 Down 05:25 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain. NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Landed at Tempsford on return.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 22:50 Down 03:00 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Landed at Graveley on return.
Lancaster I ME689 AA.Y Up 23:00 Down 02:10 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Nav. 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B. 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 22:50 Down 03:10 B Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain. NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op. 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Landed at Tempsford on return.
Lancaster III ND747 JN.J Up 23:05 Down 03:05 C Flight
Sgt MacKenzie, A. D. Captain. 178802
Sgt Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B. A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Barker, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
Sgt MacKenzie’s Log book has them flying AA.J. not ND747 as listed in the ORB.
18/19 April 44. Operations. Mining in Kiel Bay (Forget-me-Not).
Seven aircraft were detailed for the above operation. One was withdrawn and one failed to return. The remaining five laid their mines successfully in clear weather. Five landed away owing to intruder dropping bombs on the Mepal runway.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.J Up 20:40 Down 03:10 A Flight
F/S Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Harris, F. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Neech, P. R. R. M/U/Gnr. 1851518
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
Now coded ‘J’.
Stirling Mk.III EE958 AA.A Up 20:45 Down 02:55 A Flight
F/S Burtt, J. H. Captain. NZ414560
W/O Cowell, A. Nav. —-
F/S Connell, V. A/B. A.424158 RAAF
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Landed at Newmarket on return.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 AA.F Up 20:43 Down 02:55 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav. J.19819 RCAF
P/O Gage, D. I. A/B J.19996 RCAF
P/O Lake, W. J. W/Op. NZ416121
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A419331 RAAF
Stirling Mk.III LK396 AA.E Up 20:45 Down 03:05 A Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B. NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt DeLungo, L. M/U/Gnr. 1627700
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. —-
Stirling Mk.III BF207 AA.B Up 20:45 Down 03:00 A Flight
S/L Drummond, L. J. DFC Captain. NZ413043
Sgt Deane, P. Nav. —-
Sgt Matthew, W. P. A/B A.426258 RAAF
Sgt Lyon, A. W/Op. —-
P/O Henry, H. F/Eng. 54218
Sgt Ellis, G. R. M/U/Gnr. J.89174 RCAF
F/O Cotterell, W. H. R/Gnr. 51720
Landed at Newmarket on return.
Stirling Mk.III EH955 AA.K Up 20:40 Missing. A Flight
F/O Murray, Henry James. Captain NZ415820
Sgt McFarland, John Edward Lithgow. Nav. 1503993
F/S Hill, Douglas John. A/B NZ415761
F/S Irwin, Gordon John. W/Op. NZ415698
Sgt Kahler, Hyman Chaim Mordecai. F/Eng. 1803280
Sgt Mulligan, John. M/U/Gnr. R.195834 RCAF
Sgt Woollam, Peter. R/Gnr. 1890807
Bomb Load. 3 x 1500lb sea mines.
Shot down by a night fighter and crashed at Jenning, a tiny hamlet about 3 km’s
south of Gram, Denmark, where all those killed are buried in the local churchyard. F/S Hill had a particularly lucky escape when his harness, cut by the night fighter’s second burst, came off, but his foot caught in the strap and held, and he descended hanging by his foot. The Loss Card mentions the rear gunner baled out but his parachute failed to open.
From F/S McFarland “On the night of 18/19 April 1944, our aircraft was attacked by a night fighter near Agerskov, Denmark. Our intercommunication went unserviceable. I was second to leave the aircraft which was badly burning”.
Sgt McFarland – PoW.. F/S Hill – PoW
F/S Irwin – injured and confined to hospital due to his injuries.
20/21 April 44. Operations. Attack against Cologne.
Nine aircraft were detailed, one failed to take off, and one returned early owing to the illness of the wireless operator. The aircraft that failed to take off was due to (Spark) plugs heating up. Weather 10/10ths cloud with tops 10-12,000 feet. No marker flares seen till 02:08 but most aircraft were late. Results were not seen apart from a glow on cloud. Opposition only slight and no fighters reported.
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 00:15 Down 04:05 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr. NZ424969
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000 lb. 8 x 12 x 30lb incend. 6 x 150 x 4lb incend.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 00:25 Down 03:50 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Fuel Load; 1566 gallons.
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 00:15 Down 03:55 B Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Nav. 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, F/Eng. 1803026
F/S McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 00:25 Down 04:05 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain. NZ39012
P/O Hannah, J. Nav. NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B. NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Te Aika, I. T. M. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Lancaster I ME689 AA.Y Up 00:40 Down 04:20 B Flight
P/O Hunt, R. Captain. 173363
P/O Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B. NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op. NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/Sgt Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
F/S Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 00:15 Down 02:45 B Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain. NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Hancock, S. A. W/Op. 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Due to the illness of the Wireless Operator, this crew returned to Base early.
The Operations Log notes oxgen failure was the cause of the early return.
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 00:40 Down 04:10 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Nav. 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B. 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 00:20 Down 04:00 B Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. Captain NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. G. Nav. NZ425204
P/O Jones, R. W. A/B. A.410064 RAAF
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1582273
Sgt Hughes, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
Lancaster JN.A Cancelled due to leaded spark plugs. C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
20/21 April 44. Operations. Mining in the Brest Estuary (Jellyfish).
Four aircraft were despatched on this operation, three of which dropped their mines as ordered, the other aircraft being forced to Jettison it’s mines.
Stirling Mk.III EH949 AA.D Up 21:00 Down 02:31 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain. A.22776 RAAF
F/S Gray, D. Nav. —- RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Port outer engine u/s, had to jettison mines.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.J Up 21:00 Down 02:25 A Flight
F/S Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Neech, P. R. R. M/U/Gnr. 1851518
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
5 mines planted.
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.E Up 21:00 Down 02:00 A Flight
F/S Burtt, J. H. Captain. NZ414560
W/O Cowell, A. Nav. —-
F/S Connell, V. A/B. A.424158 RAAF
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
5 Mines planted.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 21:00 Down 01:50 A Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain. NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Cousins, F. W. M/U/Gnr. 1237485
Sgt Allen, B. R/Gnr. 968734
22/23 April 44. Operations. Attack against Dusseldorf. (Perch).
Eight aircraft detailed to attack the above target. The attack was well concentrated. Apart from slight ground haze the weather was good. A.A. fire was moderate, and although two enemy aircraft were fired upon, they did not reply.
Lancaster I ME689 AA.Y Up 23:20 Down 03:20 B Flight
F/S Willis, W. J. Captain. NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
Sgt Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000 lb HC. 8 x 12 x 30 lb incend. 8 x 150 x 4lb incend.
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 23:10 Down 02:50 B Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Nav. 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, F/Eng. 1803026
F/S McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 23:20 Down 03:20 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415355 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B NZ427195
F/S Wilks, G. W/Op 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. Mc. R/Gnr. 128387
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000 lb HC. 8 x 12 x 30 lb incend. 8 x 150 x 4lb incend.
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 23:15 Down 03:00 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain. NZ39012
P/O Hannah, J. Nav. NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B. NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr. 1624103
F/S Te Aika, I. T. M. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Bomb Load; 10 x 1,000lb MC. 5 x 500 lb.
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 23:15 Down 03:25 B Flight
F/S Millar, R. Captain NZ421623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000 lb HC. 8 x 12 x 30 lb incend. 8 x 150 x 4lb incend.
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 23:15 Down 03:30 B Flight
P/O Hunt, R. Captain. 173363
P/O Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B. NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op. NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/Sgt Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
F/S Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Combat Report.
1. Date: 22/23 April 44. Target: Dusseldorf.
2. A/C: Lanc III ND747. AA/T
3. Special Equipment: Fishpond.
4. Time: 01:28. Height: 20,000 feet. Heading: 017 (T).
5. Position: Target Area.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 23:15 Down 03:10 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
P/O Lake, W. J. W/Op. NZ416121
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Bomb Load; 10 x 1,000 lb MC. 5 x 500 lb.
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 23:15 Down 03:25 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/UGnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Bomb Load; 10 x 1,000 lb MC. 5 x 500 lb.
22/23 April 44. Operations. Attack against Laon. (Z604).
Five aircraft were detailed to attack the marshalling yards at Laon and reported a good concentrated operation. The weather was good except for slight ground haze and no opposition was encountered. All T.I. seen and M.C. heard.
Stirling Mk.III BF207 AA.B Up 22:10 Down 02:20 A Flight
F/S Burtt, J. H. Captain. NZ414560 5
W/O Cowell, A. Nav. —-
F/S Connell, V. A/B. A.424158 RAAF
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Bomb Load; 17 x 500 lb.
Fuel Load: 1656 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 22:05 Down 02:35 A Flight
S/L Drummond, L. J. DFC Captain NZ413043
Sgt Deane, P. Nav. —-
Sgt Matthew, W. P. A/B A.426258 RAAF
Sgt Lyon, A. W/Op. —-
P/O Henry, H. F/Eng. 54218
Sgt Ellis, G. R. M/U/Gnr. J.89174 RCAF
F/O Cotterell, W. H. R/Gnr. 51720
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.C Up 22:10 Down 02:25 A Flight
F/S O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Whittingham, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Bomb Load; 17 x 500 lb.
Fuel: 1656 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 AA.F Up 22:05 Down 02:20 A Flight
F/S Hubbard, F. W. Captain 178521
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. —- RCAF
Sgt Murray, J. A/B —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Muir, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Smith, R. R/Gnr. —-
Bomb Load; 17 x 500 lb.
Fuel: 1656 gallons.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.J Up 22:10 Down 02:15 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain. A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Bomb Load; 17 x 500 lb.
Fuel: 1656 gallons.
23/24 April 44. Operations. Mining in Kiel Bay (Radishes).
Five aircraft were detailed to carry out this operation. Three aircraft successfully dropped twelve mines. One aircraft returned early with engine trouble and another failed to return. (Captain NZ421728 F/S M. Lammas)
Stirling Mk.III EF233 AA.L Up 20:40 Down 03:10 A Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain. NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Cousins, F. W. M/U/Gnr. 1237485
Sgt Allen, B. R/Gnr. 968734
4 mines carried.
Stirling Mk.III BK777 AA.F Up 20:40 Down 01:30 A Flight
F/S Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Westlake, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Neech, P. R. R. M/U/Gnr. 1851518
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
4 Mines carried.
Returned early with a port engine u/s.
Stirling Mk.III LK378 AA.C Up 20:40 Down 03:25 A Flight
F/S O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Whittingham, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Stirling Mk.III EF137 AA.E Up 20:42 Missing A Flight
F/S Lammas, Manson. Captain. NZ421728
F/S Vaughan, Douglas William. Nav. NZ429046
F/S Bailey, Robert. A/B. NZ429072
Sgt Harrison, William Frederick. W/Op. 1396448
Sgt Thomas, Edward Henry. F/Eng. 1811856
Sgt Butler, Patrick Frederick. M/U/Gnr. 1384944
Sgt Larson, Ivar. R/Gnr. R.192316 RCAF
Bomb Load. 4 x 1505 Sea Mines.
This was the last Stirling lost by the squadron.
Outbound they were attacked by a night fighter believed to have been piloted by Oberfeldwebel Rudolf Frank of 3./NJG 3. The aircraft caught fire and a little later it disintergrated in the air and part fell in the sea off Vemmenaes at 23:20 hours. Part of the fuelage fell in a field belonging to “Gravvaengegaars”.
At 03:42 hours it was reported by the Civil Air Defence that three bodies had been found, one in the sea, and two in the fields.
At 09:15 it was reported all seven bodies had been found. Two were found in the sea, one in some scrub near the beach, and the rear gunner was found in his turret.
There were four mines found, which were detonated by the Wehrmacht on 26 April.
The crew were transported to Aabenraa by the Wehrmacht and were laid to rest in Aabenraa Cemetery on 1 May 1944. Sgt Thomas was laid to rest in a separate grave, while his comrades were placed in a common grave.
On 23 April 1994 a memorial was erected to the crew.
Sgt Larson was a Norwegian citizen.
Stirling Mk.III EF152 AA.J Up 20:43 Down 03:05 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain. A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
24/25 April 44. Operations. Attack against Karlsruhe.
Sixteen aircraft detailed, one was withdrawn owing to engine trouble, but the remaining fifteen all successfully attacked the target, finding the A.A. fire to be moderate and no searchlight activity. Bombing was considered to be rather scattered. One of our aircraft fired at a ME 109 which did not reply, otherwise the operation was uneventful.
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 22:20 Down 04:30 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/UGnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000 lb. 7 x 12 x 30 lb incend. 6 x 150 x 4 lb incend.
Fuel; 1620 gallons.
Lancaster I ME689 AA.Y Up 22:15 Down 04:40 B Flight
P/O Hunt, R. Captain. 173363
P/O Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B. NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op. NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/Sgt Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
F/S Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 22:10 Down 03:55 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415355 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B NZ427195
F/S Wilks, G. W/Op 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. Mc. R/Gnr. 128387
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 22:25 Down 03:45 C Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav. J.19819 RCAF
P/O Gage, D. I. A/B. J.19996 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000 lb. 7 x 12 x 30 lb incend. 6 x 150 x 4 lb incend.
Fuel; 1620 gallons.
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 22:25 Down 03:40 C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 22:15 Down 04:20 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr. NZ424969
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 22:25 Down 04:10 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain. NZ39012
P/O Hannah, J. Nav. NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B. NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr. 1624103
F/S Te Aika, I. T. M. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Lancaster III ND804 JN.K Up 22:25 Down 04:00 C Flight
P/O Wainwright, J. Captain. 1320248
F/S Richards, J. Nav. 1577792
F/S Bloomfield, M. R. A/B. J.88476 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 22:30 Down 04:20 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain. NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 22:15 Down 03:50 B Flight
F/S Bateman, J. C. Captain A.421308 RAAF
F/S O’Rourke, K. Nav. A.— RAAF
Sgt McClintock, B. R. A/B. A.423836 RAAF
Sgt White, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Mathewman, F. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hopkins, T. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Farrow, T. R/Gnr. —-
Combat Report.
1. Date: 23/24 April 44. Target: Karlsruhe. A/C Letter AA/V
2. A/C: Lanc I LL865.
3. Special Equipment: None.
4. Time: 03:37:30. Height: 17,000 feet. Heading: ??? (T).
5. Position: Target 51 4?? 04 25E? Outbound.
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 22:15 Down 04:10 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
P/O Lake, W. J. W/Op. NZ416121
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 22:30 Down 04:00 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. C. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 22:35 Down 03:35 C Flight
P/O Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav. 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B. A.409481 RAAF
F/S Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
F/S Pickering, W. F/Eng. 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1308375
Sgt Grant, D. C. K. R/Gnr. 527237
Lancaster III ND796 JN.J Up 22:25 Down 04:30 C Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain. NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. 1876459 ?
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Lancaster III ND917 JN.O Up 22:30 Down 04:00 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Letter ‘O’ from Operations Log.
26/27 April 44. Operations. Attack against Essen.
Fifteen aircraft were detailed for ops. Two were withdrawn, but the remaining thirteen attacked in good weather. Crews were unanimous that it was a very concentrated attack. A few enemy fighters were seen but the defences were considered to be only moderate. The aircraft captained by NZ42280 F/S A. Gray claimed a ME210 as damaged. On return one aircraft landed at Mildenhall.
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 23:25 Down 03:50 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain. NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. J. W/Op. 1322407
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
11 packets of Window carried.
Lancaster III ND804 JN.K Up 23:15 Down 03:15 C Flight
P/O Wainwright, J. Captain. 1320248
F/S Richards, J. Nav. 1577792
F/S Bloomfield, M. R. A/B. J.88476 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Petrol Load: 1,366 gallons.
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 23:25 Down 03:50 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. C. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 23:20 Down 03:40 C Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
F/S Megson, C. A. . 2nd Pilot NZ416519
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav. J.19819 RCAF
P/O Gage, D. I. A/B. J.19996 RCAF
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000 lb HC. 8 x 12 x 30lb incend. 8 x 150 x 4 lb incend.
Lancaster III ND911 JN.X Up 23:20 Down 03:35 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
P/O Stott, F. E. 2nd Pilot. NZ415427
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. 1395672
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 23:15 Down 03:10 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain. NZ39012
P/O Hannah, J. Nav. NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B. NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr. 1624103
F/S Te Aika, I. T. M. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 23:15 Down 03:40 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/UGnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 23:05 Down 03:15 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415355 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B NZ427195
F/S Wilks, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen M/U/Gnr R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. Mc. R/Gnr. 128387
Landed at Mildenhall on return.
Lancaster III ND796 JN.J Up 23:35 Down 03:50 C Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain. NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Letter ‘J’ from target photo, also 1 x 4,000 lb, 10 x 30lb and 12 x 4 lb incend.
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 23:20 Down 03:10 C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Combat Report. Note the combat report implies the crew flew a different aircraft. However the Operations Log notes JN.F as the a/c flown.
1. Date: 26/27 April 44. Target: Essen. A/C Letter AA/?
2. A/C: Lanc III ND904.
3. Special Equipment: Fishpond.
4. Time: 00:26 to 01:08. Height: 19,000 feet. Heading: 055 (T).
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 23:25 Down 03:40 B Flight
P/O Hunt, R. Captain. 173363
P/O Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B. NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op. NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/Sgt Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
F/S Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 23:05 Down 03:30 B Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Nav. 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, F/Eng. 1803026
F/S McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 23:05 Down 03:30 B Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain. NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Lancaster LL865 AA.V Cancelled.
P/O Buckley, T. G.
Lancaster ND802 JN.D Cancelled
P/O Burke, E. L.
27/28 April 44. Operations. Attack Against Friedrichshafen.
Sixteen aircraft detailed to carry out the above operation. Fourteen successfully completed their mission in good weather with no cloud. Bombing appeared to be accurate and concentrated. One aircraft bombed a decoy in error and another (Captain NZ422282 R. Herron) failed to return.
Light inaccurate Heavy flak, but some searchlights and a number of fighters between Strasburg and target.
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 22:00 Down 05:45 B Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain. NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. 5 x 1,000 lb M.C.
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 22:10 Down 06:35 C Flight
P/O Burke, E. L. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav. 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B. A.409481 RAAF
F/S Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
F/S Pickering, W. F/Eng. 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1308375
Sgt Grant, D. C. K. R/Gnr. 527237
Combat Report.
1. Date: 26/27 April 44. Target: Essen. A/C Letter JN/D
2. A/C: Lanc III ND802.
3. Special Equipment: Fishpond.
4. Time: 02:13 Height: 16,500 feet. Heading: —
5. Position: Target Area.
6. Weather: Good, clear visibility.
7. Searchlights, flares flak ect: No flak, no searchlights. Fighter Flares.
8. What was the first warning? Visual.
9. What was the immediate action taken? Corkscrew.
10: Did special equipment give warning? No.
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 21:55 Down 05:25 B Flight
P/O Hunt, R. Captain. 173363
P/O Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B. NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op. NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/Sgt Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
F/S Manns, J. R/Gnr. 1580583
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 22:10 Down 05:30 C Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav. J.19819 RCAF
P/O Gage, D. I. A/B. J.19996 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Lancaster I LL888 AA.X Up 22:07 Down 05:37 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. C. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster I LL888 AA.X Up 22:07 Down 05:37 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. C. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 22:05 Down 05:50 C Flight
P/O Wainwright, J. Captain. 1320248
F/S Richards, J. Nav. 1577792
F/S Bloomfield, M. R. A/B. J.88476 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr. R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Petrol Load; 1976 gallons.
Lancaster III LL865 AA.V Up 22:05 Down 05:45 B Flight
F/S Bateman, J. C. Captain A.421308 RAAF
F/S O’Rourke, K.P. Nav. A.423861 RAAF
Sgt McClintock, B. R. A/B. A.423836 RAAF
Sgt White, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Mathewman, F. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hopkins, T. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Farrow, T. R/Gnr. —-
Bomb Load; 1 x 4,000lb H.C. 6 x 12 x 30 lb incend. 4 x 150 x 4 lb incend.
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 22:00 Down 05:30 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain. NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 170391
P/O Tomany, J. A/B. 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/UGnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 23:35 Down 03:50 B Flight
W/C Max, R. D. Captain. NZ2076
F/S Hill, A. Nav. 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B. 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
Sgt Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1623712
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
This must be ND782 AA.U not ND796 as listed, as F/O Herron took ND796 JN.J.
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 22:00 Down 05:25 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B 138463
F/S Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr. NZ424969
Bomb Load 1 x 4,000 lb H. C. 5 x 1,000 lb M. C.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 21:55 Down 05:25 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 22:05 Down 05:40 B Flight
P/O Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
F/S Seymour, S. Nav. 1479930
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, F/Eng. 1803026
F/S McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
F/S Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 1021289
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 22:05 Down 06:00 C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
Sgt Edgerton, L. W/Op. 1463367
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Lancaster I ME689 AA.Y Up 22:05 Down 06:05 B Flight
F/L Sachtler, E. W. Captain. NZ41362
F/O Heron, A. C. Nav. 133094
P/O Lombard, M. F. A/B. 171913
F/S MacKenzie, D. J. W/Op. A.417211 RAAF
Sgt Stevens, P. T. F/Eng. 1813627
F/S Peevers, T. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ417232
Sgt Pettifer, J. G. R/Gnr. 1247027
Lancaster III ND917 JN.O Up 21:55 Down 06:20 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496 ?
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. RCAF ?
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
Bomb Load; 1 x 2,000 lb. 8 x 120 x 30lb incend. 6 x 150 x 4 lb incend.
Lancaster III ND796 JN.J Up 22:05 Missing C Flight
F/O Herron, Robert Weir. Captain. NZ422282 15
F/S Henderson, Matthew Roland. Nav. NZ427204 15
Sgt Percival, Walter Reginald. A/B. 553063
F/O McLaughlan, Euan Wilfred. W/Op. NZ415266 15
Sgt Germing, John William. F/Eng. 1803074
W/O Smith, Keith Alfred. M/U/Gnr. NZ416022 12
P/O Chilman, Peter Ernest. R/Gnr. 155992
F/O Herron had completed 13 operations on Stirling aircraft, and was on his 2nd Lancaster operation when lost.
They were shot down by a night fighter about 50 km north west of the target, crashing 300 m south of Langenhart, 6 km north of Messkirch. All are buried in the Durnbach War Cemetery.
There is a night fighter claim made by Fw. Gunther Bahr, of 3./NJG 6, at 5.400 m at 01:37 hours.
MEPAL.
1/2 May 44. Operations. Attack against Chambly.
Sixteen aircraft were detailed to attack the marshalling yards. Fifteen of these were successfull and attacked in clear weather, bombing being described as accurate. Fighters were active on the return journey, and there were two brief encounters, resulting in one enemy aircraft being possibly damaged. The aircraft captained by NZ41362 F/L. A/S/L. Sachtler failed to return.
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 22:55 Down 02:30 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain 1564491
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt McKellow, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. J. R/Gnr. —-
This was probably recoded ‘A’ after return from being repaired.
Lancaster III ND911 JN.V Up 22:55 Down 02:30 C Flight
P/O Stott, F. E. Captain. NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. —-
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B. J.23113 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Crome, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 22:50 Down 02:35 C Flight
P/O Wainwright, J. Captain. 1320248
F/S Richards, J. Navigator. 1577792
F/S Bloomfield, M. R. A/B. R.168207 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 22:50 Down 02:15 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 22:50 Down 02:05 C Flight crew
P/O Hunt, R. Captain. 173363
P/O Reade, G. E. C. Navigator. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B. NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op. NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
F/S Manns, J. R/Gnr. 158058
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 23:00 Down 02:30 B Flight
F/S Bateman, J. C. Captain. A.421308 RAAF
F/S O’Rourke, K. P. Nav. A.423861 RAAF
F/S McClintock, B. R. A/B A.423836 RAAF
Sgt White, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Mathewman, F. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hopkins, T. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Farrow, T. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III LL866 AA.W Up 22:50 Down 02:00 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415252 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B. NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/O Melville-Smith, B. M. R/Gnr. 128387
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 22:55 Down 01:55 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain. NZ39012
P/O Hannah, J. Navigator. NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B. NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr. 1624103
F/S TeAika, I. T. M. R/Gnr. NZ425860
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 22:45 Down 02:00 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496?
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 22:50 Down 02:20 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Castar, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 22:55 Down 02:15 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain. NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B. NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, E? F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Lancaster III ND917 JN.O Up 23:00 Down 02:00 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. —-
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 22:45 Down 02:15 B Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 23:00 Down 01:55 B Flight
P/O Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 23:00 Down 01:50 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Lancaster I ME689 AA.Y Up 22:49 Missing. B Flight
F/L Sachtler, Euan Wilfred. Captain NZ41362 +
F/O Heron, Allan Cleave. Nav. 133094 +
P/O Lombard, Michael Ferdinand. A/B. 171913 +
F/S MacKenzie, Douglas John. W/Op. A.417211 + RAAF
Sgt Stevens, Piers Trevor. F/Eng. 1813627 +
F/S Peevers, Thomas Alexander . M/U/Gnr. NZ417232 +
Sgt Pettifer, John Gilbert. R/Gnr. 1247027 +
Brought down over France by either Hptm. Hans-Karl Kamp at 00:43, or Hptm. Martyn Drews at 00:43 hours. All are buried in the Poix-de-la-Somme Churchyard.
7 May 44. Operations. Attack on Chateau Bougon Aerodrome. (Z206B)
Ten aircraft detailed to attack the aerodrome near Nantes and all successfully attacked in clear weather. Bombing was considered to be concentrated, and the bombs were seen to fall on the airfield. Only slight opposition, and no combats with enemy aircraft.
Lancaster III ND917 JN.O Up 00:27 Down 05:38 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. —-
Sgt Otway, R. F. F/Eng. 1473191
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 00:31 Down 05:55 B Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Cousins, F. W. M/U/Gnr. 1237485
Sgt Allen, B. R/Gnr. 968734
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 00:25 Down 05:50 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 00:30 Down 05:45 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415252 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B. NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
Sgt Wheeler, C. R/Gnr. 917111
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 00:32 Down 05:44 C Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Nav. 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B. 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
P/O Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 174232
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 00:35 Down 06:05 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain 178802
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt McKellow, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. J. R/Gnr. —-
The code letter now ‘G’
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 00:30 Down 05:50 C Flight
P/O Stott, F. E. Captain. NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. 1398538 ?
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B. J.23113 3 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Crome, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND804 JN.K Up 00:25 Down 05:45 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496?
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 00:25 Down 06:00 B Flight
P/O Hunt, R. Captain. 173363
P/O Reade, G. E. C. Nav. NZ417293
F/S Stewart, F. G. A/B. NZ421786
P/O Nation, T. J. W/Op. NZ404179
Sgt Lord, R. F/Eng. 1811918
F/S Billington, C. M/U/Gnr. 539902
F/S Manns, J. R/Gnr. 158058
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 00:25 Down 06:00 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B. 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
9 May 44. Operations. Attack on Cap Griz Nez. (4/J/200).
Fifteen aircraft were detailed for this operation against enemy gun positions. Only slight opposition was encountered. All returned safely.
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 03:00 Down 05:40 C Flight crew
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
A Flight a/c?
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 03:05 Down 04:55 B Flight
F/L Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
P/O Seymour, S. Navigator. 173885
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt McGregor, R. F/Eng. 1699864
P/O Anderson, T. A. M/U/Gnr. 172814
Sgt Struminger, H. R/Gnr. 1803026
Lancaster I LL888 AA.X Up 03:10 Down 05:10 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster III ND917 JN.O Up 03:05 Down 05:10 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain 178802/1564491
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt McKellow, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 02:55 Down 04:55 B Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 03:00 Down 05:15 C Flight
P/O Stott, F. E. Captain. NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. 1398538 ?
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B. J.23113 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Crome, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. 4047082 ?
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 03:05 Down 04:50 B Flight
F/S Bateman, J. C. Captain. A.421308 RAAF
F/S O’Rourke, K. P. Nav. A.423861 RAAF
F/S McClintock, B. R. A/B. A.423836 RAAF
Sgt White, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Mathewman, F. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hopkins, T. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Farrow, T. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 02:55 Down 04:55 B. Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 03:00 Down 05:15 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator NZ416073
F/O Thomas, J. A/B. 138463
P/O Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. J.86746 RCAF
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr. NZ424969
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 02:55 Down 05:00 B Flight
P/O Burke, E. L. Captain. NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav. 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B. A.409481 RAAF
F/S Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
F/S Pickering, W. F/Eng. 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1308375
F/S Grant, D. C. K. R/Gnr. 527237
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 03:00 Down 05:15 C Flight
P/O Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 02:55 Down 05:50 B Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Cousins, F. W. M/U/Gnr. 1237485
Sgt Allen, B. R/Gnr. 968734
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 03:00 Down 05:25 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 170391
P/O Tomany, J. A/B. 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
P/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
Sgt Venn, A is Alfred Victor, 1277931 as listed in Air78/162/4 page 56.
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 03:05 Down 05:20 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain. NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B. NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, E? F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 03:05 Down 05:05 C Flight
P/O Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
F/S Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
10/11 May 44. Operations. Attack against Courtrai.
Twenty Three aircraft were detailed to bomb the marshalling yards at Courtrai and all took part in a concentarted attack in good weather, very slight opposition being encountered. One aircraft (Captain NZ413043 A/S/L L. Drummond), was hit by A.A. Fire on the return journey and the Captain received slight injuries.
Lancaster III ND914 AA.H Up 22:06 Down 00:42 A Flight
S/L Drummond, L. J. DFM Captain. NZ413043
F/S Deane, P. Nav. —-
F/S Matthew, W. P. A/B A.426258 RAAF
Sgt Lyon, A. W/Op. —-
P/O Henry, H. F/Eng. 54218
Sgt Elllis, G. R. M/U/Gnr. J.89174 RCAF
F/O Cotterell, W. H. R/Gnr. 51720
Skipper wounded by flak burst.
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 22:10 Down 00:56 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B. A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 22:06 Down 01:16 A Flight
P/O Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Westlake, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Neech, P. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 22:05 Down 00:50 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 22:00 Down 01:10 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B. 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Bomb Load; 14 x 1,000 lb.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 22:00 Down 01:00 B Flight
F/O Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Wheeler, C. M/U/Gnr. 917111
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 21:55 Down 01:25 B Flight
F/S McRae, J. K. Captain. NZ415216
F/S Lowe, W. Nav. 151082
F/S Potts, T. C. A/B. NZ421143
Sgt Booth, C. W/Op. 1034046
Sgt Patten, F. H. F/Eng. 2211183
Sgt Roffey, D. A. T. M/U/Gnr. 1852080
Sgt Cunningham, G. R/Gnr. 1365361
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 22:02 Down 00:36 B Flight
P/O Burke, E. L. Captain. NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav. 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B. A.409481 RAAF
F/S Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
F/S Pickering, W. F/Eng. 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1308375
F/S Grant, D. C. K. R/Gnr. 527237
Lancaster III ND917 JN.O Up 22:10 Down 01:45 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. —-
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
01:25 hours – message received from ‘O’ C Flight – Damaged by flak – returning to Base.
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 22:12 Down 00:47 C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain. NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt R. Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 22:15 Down 01:25 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD (2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
P/O Galloway, S. W. W/Op. 148919
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 22:10 Down 00:50 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
Lancaster I ME753 AA.G Up 22: 05 Down 01:15 A Flight
F/L Warren, D. Captain. 151118
F/S White, W. R. 2nd Pilot. NZ424538
P/O Irving, A. E. Nav. J.19819 RCAF
P/O Gage, D. I. A/B. J.19996 RCAF
F/S Clough, D. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, F. C. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, H. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, H. M. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Note: The squadron orb has this aircraft serial as ND753 but there is no evidence this Lancaster served operationaly with 75 squadron, being sent to 115 squadron on 30 March 1944. There it was lost on 23 April 1944. There is however ME753 which did serve with 75.
Lancaster III ND919 AA.D Up 22:15 Down 01:27 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Ballard, W. S. J. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 22:10 Down 01:20 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain. 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
F/S Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Smith, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Muir, R. R/Gnr. —-
Letter ‘F’ from Sgt Williams Log Book.
Lancaster I ME754 AA.A Up 22:05 Down 00:30 C Flight crew
P/O Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Borrowed this a/c from A Flight.
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 22:00 Down 00:30 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415252 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B. NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr. NZ424969
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 22:00 Down 00:40 B Flight
F/S O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III LL865 AA.V Up 22:00 Down 00:45 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator. 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B. 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
P/O Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 174232
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Bomb Load; 14 x 1,000 lb.
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 21:55 Down 01:20 B Flight
F/S Burtt, H. J. Captain NZ414506
W/O Cowell, A. Nav. —-
F/S Connell, V. A/B. A.424151 RAAF
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 22:13 Down 00:50 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 22:14 Down 01:20 C Flight
Sgt Crawford, C. N. C. Captain 1395602
F/S Rivers, E. T. Nav. R.10088 RCAF
Sgt Mason, T. A/B. —-
Sgt Feaver, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Frost, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Heslopp, N. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Phillips, R. R/Gnr. —-
Recoded from JN.X, now JN.A.
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 02:10 Down 01:00 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 170391
P/O Tomany, J. A/B. 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
F/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
11/12 May 44. Operations. Attack against Louvain [Leuven]. ZB917
Twenty four aircraft were detailed to attack the marshalling yards [30km east of Brussels]. Twenty three of these succssfully attacked in good weather except for much ground haze. Some crews reported bombing to be concentrated, whilst others considered that the raid was scattered. The aircraft captained by NZ414591 F/L S. Clarke claimed a Ju.88 destroyed in combat over the North Sea. One aircraft (Captain 191118 A/F/L/ D. Warren) failed to return.
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 23:00 Down 02:30 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Ballard, W. S. J. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Bomb Load; 10 x 1,000lb, 5 x 500 lb. 9 Packets of Window carried.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 22:45 Down 02:05 B Flight
F/O Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 23:07 Down 02:27 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain. 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
F/S Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Smith, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Muir, R. R/Gnr. —-
Petrol load; 1066 gallons.
Message via W/T – On return to dispersal one member of the crew fell out of the kite and is unconcious. Taken to S.S.Q.
W/Cdr. – Re the above message – the aircrew concerned was the rear gunner – Sgt Muir 346
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 22:43 Down 02:05 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B. 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 22:45 Down 01:45 B Flight
F/S O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Bomb Load; 10 x 1,000lb, 5 x 500 lb.
Lancaster III ND747 AA.T Up 22:47 Down 02:00 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator. 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B. 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
P/O Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 174232
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 22:48 Down 01:35 C Flight
P/O Stott, F. E. Captain. NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. 1398538
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B. J.23113 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Crome, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 22:57 Down 02:23 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B. A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Lancaster I ME754 AA.A Up 22:55 Down 02:15 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 22:41 Down 02:20 B Flight
F/S Burtt, H. J. Captain NZ414506
F/S Connell, V. Nav. A.424158 RAAF
W/O Cowell, A. A/B. —-
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 22:45 Down 01:50 C Flight
P/O Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
F/S Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Petrol Load; 1066 gallons.
Lancaster III ND919 AA.D Up 22:56 Missing A Flight
F/L Warren, Derek. Captain. 151118
P/O Irving, Arnold Earle. Nav. J.19819 RCAF
P/O Gage, Donald Irwin. A/B. J.19996 RCAF
F/S Clough, David. W/Op. 1193544
Sgt Riley, Francis Christopher. F/Eng. 1584169
Sgt Dewhurst, Harold. M/U/Gnr. 1094980
F/S Hewett, Harold Max. R/Gnr. A.419311 RAAF
Bomb Load; 10 x 1,000 lb, 5 x 500 lb.
The Lancaster exploded and crashed at Castle Elderschans some 2km NW of Aardenburg (Zeeland), Holland, at 00:55 hours. All are buried in Aardenburg General Cemetery.
The Burgomaster of Aardenburg recalls the Lancaster “came burning down in pieces” near Aadenburg just west of town near Castle “Elderschans”. He said seven airmen bodies were found, two of them burned. Civilians were not allowed to come near the site at the time but later the good people of this town were allowed to mark 7 coffins and they were given a Christian burial.
Extract from German Documents. :- Enemy aircraft :- Lancaster – recognition marks AA*D ND919. Shot down by night fighters at 00:55 hours. Location :- a/c exploded in air, burnt on crash – was completely destroyed. Nature of crash :- a/c crash 2 km. NW Aardenburg 18 km NE of Brugge.
Crew :- Sgt Gage, D. P. R166813 (Identity Discs)
Sgt Hewett, M. R. (Papers, Letters)
Warren, D. 1323905 (Identity Disk)
4 Unknows.
Lancaster III ND917 JN.O Up 22:55 Down 01:45 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. —-
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
The crew claimed a JU.88 as destroyed in combat over the North Sea.
Lancaster I LM544 JN.J Up 22:50 Down 01:30 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I ME751 AA.B Up 22:58 Down 02:17 A Flight
F/S White, W. R. Captain. NZ424538
F/O Huddart, C. S. Nav. 137538
F/S Scott, M. C. A/B NZ415720
Sgt Summers, D. W/Op. —-
Sgt Brown, S. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, C. M/U/Gnr. 917111
Sgt Hutchison, A. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 22:40 Down 02:05 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain. NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator. NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B. 138463
P/O Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr. NZ424969
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 22:50 Down 01:35 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain. NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B. NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, E? F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 22:50 Down 01:35 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain 178802
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B. A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt McKellow, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 22:45 Down 01:30 B Flight
F/S Bateman, J. C. Captain. A.421308 RAAF
F/S O’Rourke, K. P. Nav. A.423861 RAAF
F/S McClintock, B. R. A/B A.423836 RAAF
Sgt White, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Mathewman, F. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hopkins, T. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Farrow, T. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 22:41 Down 02:10 B Flight
F/S McRae, J. K. Captain. NZ415216
F/S Lowe, W. Nav. 151082
F/S Potts, T. C. A/B. NZ421143
Sgt Booth, C. W/Op. 1034046
Sgt Patten, F. H. F/Eng. 2211183
Sgt Roffey, D. A. T. M/U/Gnr. 1852080
Sgt Cunningham, G. R/Gnr. 1365361
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 22:59 Down 02:20 A Flight
P/O Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Westlake, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Neech, P. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 22:50 Down 02:00 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD (2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
P/O Galloway, S. W. W/Op. 148919
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Sent message at 01:05 – damaged by flak – port outer on fire. Fire out – returning to base – completed op.
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 22:45 Down 01:55 B Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Cousins, F. W. M/U/Gnr. 1237485
Sgt Allen, B. R/Gnr. 968734
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 22:10 Down 01:45 C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain. NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
P/O Lake, W. J. W/Op. NZ416121
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt R. Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
19/20 May 44. Operations. Attack against Le Mans. (Z444)
Twenty Four aircraft detailed to attack the marshalling yards at Le Mans. They all successfully attacked the target and reported good results, two or three very large explosions being observed.
Lancaster I LL921 AA.E Up 22:15 Down 03:00 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. DFC Captain. NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. Navigator. NZ425204
F/O Ramsay, R. A. A/B. NZ416866
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Watson, W. P. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
Bomb Load: 10 x 1,000 lbs, 4 x 500 lbs.
Lancaster I ME751 AA.B Up 22:15 Down 03:40 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Also ‘B’ from Target Photo and 10 x 1,000 lb and 4 x 500 lb. Time could be 00:40?
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 22:20 Down 03:40 A Flight
F/S White, W. R. Captain. NZ424538
F/Off Huddart, C. S. Nav. 137538
F/S Scott, M. C. A/B. NZ415720
Sgt Summers, D. W/Op. —-
Sgt Brown, S. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, C. M/U/Gnr. 917111
Sgt Hutchison, A. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 22:15 Down 03:05 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain. 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
F/S Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Smith, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Wilding, N. V. R/Gnr. 1836301
Petrol Load; 1316 gallons.
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 22:25 Down 03:20 B Flight
F/O Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Bomb Load 10 x 1,000 lb. 4 x 400 lb.
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 22:20 Down 02:40 B Flight
W/O Horgan, D. G. G. Captain. NZ39012
P/O Hannah, J. Navigator. NZ422657
F/S Ryburn, L. A. A/B. NZ415238
F/S Cannell, G. W/Op. 1376030
Sgt Canning, P. F/Eng. 1030562
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr. 1624103
F/S TeAika, I. T. M. R/Gnr. NZ425860
8 Packets of Window carried.
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 22:30 Down 03:40 B Flight
F/S McRae, J. K. Captain. NZ415216
F/S Lowe, W. Nav. 151082
F/S Potts, T. C. A/B. NZ421143
Sgt Booth, C. W/Op. 1034046
Sgt Patten, F. H. F/Eng. 2211183
Sgt Roffey, D. A. T. M/U/Gnr. 1852080
Sgt Cunningham, G. R/Gnr. 1365361
2nd Wave.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 22:25 Down 03:50 B Flight
P/O Burke, E. L. Captain. NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav. 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B. A.409481 RAAF
F/S Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
F/S Pickering, W. F/Eng. 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1308375
Sgt Grant, D. C. K. R/Gnr. 527237
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 22:35 Down 03:25 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD (2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
P/O Galloway, S. W. W/Op. 148919
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 22:30 Down 02:55 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain. NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B. NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, E F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND804 JN.K Up 22:30 Down 03:20 C Flight
P/O Willis, W. J. Captain NZ421803
F/S Brown, R. H. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, A. L. A/B NZ42299
F/S Hancock, S. A. W/Op. 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, D. F/Eng. 1495443
F/S Fergusson, A. A. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, W. F. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
2nd Wave.
Lancaster I LM544 JN.J Up 22:30 Down 03:10 C Flight
P/O Stott, F. E. Captain. NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. 1398538 ?
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B. J.23113 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Crome, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. 4047082?
Lancaster III ND753 AA.G Up 22:15 Down 03:05 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
F/S Howell, E. 2nd Pilot. NZ428819
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 22:10 Down 02:50 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B. A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Lancaster III ME754 AA.A Up 22:18 Down 02:46 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Drummond, R. N. M/U/Gnr NZ4212653
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 22:17 Down 02:47 A Flight
P/O Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Westlake, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt McAdam, R. D. M/U/Gnr. 2210689
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 22:30 Down 03:30 B Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rattle, R. L. F/Eng. 1629141
Sgt De’Lungo, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. 1797837
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 22:25 Down 03:30 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415252 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B. NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
1st Wave.
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 22:25 Down 03:20 B Flight
P/O Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 22:35 Down 03:25 C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. DFC Captain NZ403561
P/O Handbury, J. D. Nav. 170391
P/O Tomany, J. A/B. 171178
P/O Purdom, A. A. W/Op. 54230
F/O Pollett, J. A. F/Eng. 51705
F/S Venn, A. M/U/Gnr. 1277931
F/O Morgan, K. W. R/Gnr. 157998
2nd Wave
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 22:30 Down 03:20 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 22:35 Down 03:30 C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain. NZ42354
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
Sgt Warburton, C. A. W/Op. 1484107
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt R. Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 22:35 Down 03:35 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496?
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 22:30 Down 03:05 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain 178802/1564491
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B. A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt McKellow, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. J. R/Gnr. —-
8 Packets of Window carried.
21/22 May 44. Attack against Duisburg.
Twenty five aircraft were detailed to attack the above target. Twenty one of the aircraft attacked the primary objective, and three returned early with various technical failures. One aircraft (Captain Aus.413157 P/O A. Humphres) was attacked by an enemy fighter, and the navigator 1438903 F/S A. Hill, was injured and the aircraft received damage. At 02:32 on Group frequency V/75 sent S.O.S. At 02:43 Waterbeach watch heard V/75 cancel S.O.S. At 02:58 V/75 given priotity landing, a/c is in difficulties. Another aircraft (Captain NZ421803 P/O W. Willis) failed to return.
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 23:11 Down 03:40 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. DFC Captain. NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. Navigator. NZ425204
F/O Ramsay, R. A. A/B. NZ416866
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Watson, W. P. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Hook, K. G. M/U/Gnr. 1335989
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
Bomb Load: 10 x 1,000 lbs, 4 x 500 lbs.
Lancaster I ME751 AA.B Up 23:10 Down 03:35 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
3rd Wave.
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 23:04 Down 03:25 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain. 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
F/S Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Smith, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Wilding, N. V. R/Gnr. 1836301
3rd Wave.
Lancaster I LL921 AA.E Up 23:05 Down 02:50 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
F/L Sims, L. O. F/Eng. 148590
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
3rd Wave.
F/L Sims is the Squadron Engineering Officer.
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 22:50 Down 02:20 B Flight
F/O Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
1st Wave.
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 22:50 Down 03:10 B Flight
F/S Burtt, H. J. Captain NZ414506
F/S Connell, V. Nav. A.424158 RAAF
W/O Cowell, A. A/B. —-
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
1 x 4,000 lb. 16 x 12 x 30 lb inc.
1st Wave.
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 22:55 Down 02:40 B Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rattle, R. L. F/Eng. 1629141
Sgt De’Lungo, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. 1797837
1st Wave.
13 packets of Window.
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 22:50 Down 02:05 B Flight
P/O Burke, E. L. Captain. NZ417016
F/O Downing, J. W. Nav. 136351
W/O Page, F. A. A/B. A.409481 RAAF
F/S Bromley, A. S. W/Op. 1247614
F/S Pickering, W. F/Eng. 1434290
Sgt Cooper, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1308375
Sgt Grant, D. C. K. R/Gnr. 527237
Returned early. W/Op oxygen supply u/s, Intercom u/s, Turret u/s.
Lancaster III ME888 JN.X Up 22:57 Down 02:52 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 23:00 Down 03:15 C Flight
P/O Armstrong, C. E. Captain. NZ42354
F/S Lethbridge, J. D. 2nd Pilot NZ424482
F/S Payne, D. B. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, E. W. E. A/B. NZ415637
Sgt Warburton, C. A. W/Op. 1484107
Sgt Sleightholm, D. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt R. Davies, R. J. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, J. R/Gnr. 1682572
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 23:00 Down 03:15 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496?
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
2nd Wave.
13 Packets of Window carried.
Lancaster I R5692 JN.P Up 23:00 Down 03:00 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain 1564491
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B. A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt McKellow, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. J. R/Gnr. —-
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND753 AA.G Up 22:55 Down 03:35 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
3rd Wave.
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 23:05 Down 03:45 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B. A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Lancaster I ME754 AA.A Up 23:05 Down 01:05 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
F/L McAlpine, W. E. DFC M/U/Gnr 115790
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Returned early. Intercom u/s. Jettisioned load.
Lancaster III ND914 AA.H Up 23:05 Down 03:20 A Flight
F/L Burton, H. L. Captain. NZ415863
P/O Seymour, S. Navigator. 173885
P/O Becker, H. D. P. A/B. 171280
F/S Carroll, R. W/Op. 1367069
Sgt Struminger, H. F/Eng. 1803026
Sgt McGregor, R. M/U/Gnr. 1699864
P/O Anderson, T. A. R/Gnr. 172814
Lancaster I LL865 AA.V Up 22:50 Down 03:05 B Flight
P/O Humphreys, A. G. Captain A.413157 RAAF
F/S Hill, A. Navigator. 1438903
F/S Fuller, E. G. A/B. 1386590
Sgt Mellor, J. W/Op. 1147695
Sgt Gibbs, C. W. F/Eng. 1277052
P/O Kenefick, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 174232
Sgt Mercer, G. A. R/Gnr. 1802126
LL865 was Cat AC/FB and never returned to 75 squadron.
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 22:50 Down 03:15 B Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Allen, B. M/U/Gnr. 968734
Sgt Kirk, A. C. R/Gnr. NZ425845
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 22:50 Down 02:40 B Flight
F/S McRae, J. K. Captain. NZ415216
F/S Lowe, W. Nav. 151082
F/S Potts, T. C. A/B. NZ421143
Sgt Booth, C. W/Op. 1034046
Sgt Patten, F. H. F/Eng. 2211183
Sgt Roffey, D. A. T. M/U/Gnr. 1852080
Sgt Cunningham, G. R/Gnr. 1365361
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 23:10 Down 00:50 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD (2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
P/O Lake, W. J. W/Op. NZ416121
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Returned early. Unable to retract undercarriage and Gee u/s.
Instructed to proceed 50 miles out to sea and jettison 1 x 4,000 lb.
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 23:00 Down 02:00 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain. NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B. NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Lancaster III ND804 JN.K Up 23:05 Missing C Flight
P/O Willis, William Jarvis. Captain. NZ421803
F/S Brown, Russell Howard. Nav. NZ425444
F/S Kay, Alan Lister. A/B. NZ42299
F/S Hancock, S. A. W/Op. 1396104
Sgt Rimmer, Donald. F/Eng. 1495443
F/S Fergusson, Allister Archibald. M/U/Gnr. NZ425391
Sgt Reid, William Ferguson. R/Gnr. R.178421 RCAF
Plt/Off W. Willis had done 22 operations, 13 on Short Stirling, and was on his 9th on Lancaster’s.
After take off they were lost without trace. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.
Lancaster III NE181 JN.M (1) Up 22:55 Down 03:20 C Flight
Sgt Crawford, C. N. C. Captain 1395602
F/S Rivers, E. T. Nav. R.10088 RCAF
Sgt Mason, T. A/B. —-
Sgt Feaver, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Frost, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Heslopp, N. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Phillips, R. R/Gnr. —-
2nd Wave.
Landed at Mildenhall on return.
Lancaster I LM544 JN.J Up 23:00 Down 03:10 C Flight
P/O Stott, F. E. Captain. NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. 1398538?
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B. J.23113 RCAF
Sgt Winchester, R. J. W/Op. 1334869
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Crome, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. 4047082?
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 23:10 Down 03:30 A Flight
F/S White, W. R. Captain. NZ424538
F/Off Huddart, C. S. Nav. 137538
F/S Scott, M. C. A/B. NZ415720
Sgt Summers, D. W/Op. —-
Sgt Brown, S. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, C. M/U/Gnr. 917111
Sgt Hutchison, A. R/Gnr. —-
3rd Wave.
22/23 May 44. Attack against Dortmund.
Twenty three aircraft were detailed to attack the above target, eighteen of which successfully completed their mission and reported a good concentrated raid carried out in good weather and excellent visibility. Three aircraft returned early and another had an inconclusive combat with a Ju88. Two aircraft failed to return (Captains NZ417016 P/O E. Burke & NZ42354 P/O C. Armstrong).
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 22:45 Down 02:55 B Flight
F/O Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 22:50 Down 02:50 B Flight
P/O Millar, R. Captain NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
F/S Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
Sgt Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 22:50:30 Down 02:45 B Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rattle, R. L. F/Eng. 1629141
Sgt De’Lungo, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. 1797837
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 22:50 Down 03:00 B Flight
F/S Burtt, H. J. Captain NZ414506
F/S Connell, V. Nav. A.424158 RAAF
W/O Cowell, A. A/B. —-
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 22:55 Down 03:15 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD (2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Lancaster III ND768 JN.F Up 22:56 Missing. C Flight
P/O Armstrong, Cecil Ernest. Captain. NZ42354
F/S Payne, Douglas Beardsley. Nav. NZ426917
F/S Marshall, Eric William Elliott. A/B. NZ415637
Sgt Warburton, Carl Arthur. W/Op. 1484107
Sgt Sleightholm, David. F/Eng. 1684309
Sgt Davies, Roy Joseph. M/U/Gnr. 1603898
Sgt Pepper, James. R/Gnr. 1682572
Approaching the target they were hit in the bomb bay by flak, and the aircraft exploded in mid air. All were buried in the Hauptfriedhof at Dortmund on 30 May 44. They have since been laid to rest in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M (2) Up 22:55 Down 03:30 C Flight
Sgt Crawford, C. N. C. Captain 1395602
F/S Rivers, E. T. Nav. R.10088 RCAF
Sgt Mason, T. A/B. —-
Sgt Feaver, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Frost, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Heslopp, N. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Phillips, R. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 23:00 Down 03:15 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain. NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B. NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315 23
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 22:48:30 Down 03:10 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B. A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Lancaster III ND914 AA.H Up 22:40 Down 03:05 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. DFC Captain. NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. Navigator. NZ425204
F/O Ramsay, R. A. A/B. NZ416866
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Watson, W. P. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Renwick, H. R. M/U/Gnr. 1002868
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 22:41 Down 03:50 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain. 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
F/S Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Smith, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Mason, W. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND921 AA.E Up 22:40 Down 02:45 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 22:50 Down 02:50 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415252 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B. NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
Sgt Hook, K. G. R/Gnr 1335989
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 22:50 Down 00:40 B Flight
F/S McRae, J. K. Captain. NZ415216
F/S Lowe, W. Nav. 151082
F/S Potts, T. C. A/B. NZ421143
Sgt Booth, C. W/Op. 1034046
Sgt Patten, F. H. F/Eng. 2211183
Sgt Roffey, D. A. T. M/U/Gnr. 1852080
Sgt Cunningham, G. R/Gnr. 1365361
Returned early. (Possible undercarriage problem).
Lancaster I ME702 AA.Q Up 22:45 Down 02:50 B Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Allen, B. M/U/Gnr. 968734
Sgt Snodgrass, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ425773
Lancaster I ME690 AA.Z Up 22:48 Missing. B Flight
P/O Burke, Edgar Lawrence. Captain NZ417016
F/O Downing, John Wallace. Nav. 136351
W/O Page, Frank Albert. A/B A.409481 RAAF
F/S Bromley, Alan Stevens. W/Op. 1247614
Sgt Pickering, Walter. F/Eng. 1434290
Sgt Cooper, James Henry. M/U/Gnr. 1308375
Sgt Grant, Donald Cameron Kitchener. R/Gnr. 527237
On the return flight they were shot down by a night fighter piloted by Hauptmann Werner Baake of 2./NJG 1 over Belgium, at 01:23 and disintergrated in mid air. The wreckage fell over a wide area north and south of the Maas and Schelde Canal. The bodies of the pilot and two of the crew were found near the main wreckage and buried at St.Trond airfield. The other four crew were recovered later. All were reinterred in the Heverlee War Cemetrey. From NAA; The aircraft crashed three miles north west of Neerpelt. Neerpelt is situated approximately 21 miles north of Hasselt, Belgium.
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 23:00 Down 03:30 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster III ND904 JN.P Up 22:55 Down 03:25 C Flight
P/O Wainwright, J. Captain. 1320248
F/S Richards, J. Navigator. 1577792
F/S Bloomfield, M. R. A/B. R.168207 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Lancaster I LM544 JN.J Up 22:55 Down 00:54 C Flight
P/O Stott, F. E. Captain. NZ415427
Sgt Ede, R. E. Nav. 1398538
F/O Archer, D. F. A/B. J.23113 RCAF
Sgt Winchester, R. J. W/Op. 1334869
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Crome, F M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. 4047082
Returned early H2S u/s.
Lancaster I ME754 AA.A Up 22:39 Down 03:10 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
F/S Markham, A. C. M/U/Gnr NZ428011
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Lancaster I ME751 AA.B Up 22:45 Down 02:55 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Letter ‘B’ from Target Photo. Also 1 x 4,000 lb, 10 x 30 lb and 9 x 4 lb incend.
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 22:40 Down 02:45 A Flight
F/S White, W. R. Captain. NZ424538
F/Off Huddart, C. S. Nav. 137538
F/S Scott, M. C. A/B. NZ415720
Sgt Summers, D. W/Op. —-
Sgt Brown, S. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, C. M/U/Gnr. 917111
Sgt Hutchison, A. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ME753 AA.G Up 22:43:30 Down 01:10 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Returned early with a u/s rear turret.
24/25 May 44. Operations. Attack against Aachen. (Elver)
Thirteen aircraft successfully attacked the above target, good concentrated bombing being reported. Two aircraft had combats with enemy fighters, NZ40750 F/L R. Berney claiming the destruction of an enemy fighter, and 170664 P/O T. Buckley claimed strikes on a FW190.
Lancaster III ND904 JN.P Up 00:35 Down 04:00 C Flight
P/O Wainwright, J. Captain. 1320248
F/S Richards, J. Navigator. 1577792
F/S Bloomfield, M. R. A/B. R.168207 RCAF
F/S Woolley, S. W/Op. 1387290
Sgt Roberts, N. F/Eng. 1623514
Sgt Bell, H. H. M/U/Gnr R.181729 RCAF
Sgt Starling, S. R/Gnr. 1295007
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 00:35 Down 04:00 B Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain. NZ415212
F/O Brumwell, R. W. 2nd Pilot. 127140
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator. NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B. 138463
P/O Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr. NZ424969
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 00:25 Down 04:00 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. —-
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 00:20 Down 03:55 B Flight
F/L Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Primary Target, Aachen.
The Berney crew were credited with shooing down a night fighter.
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 00:31:30 Down 04:20 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster I ME751 AA.B Up 00:30 Down 04:45 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Primary Target, Aachen.
Letter ‘B’ from Target Photo. Also 11 x 1,000 lb and 4 x 500 lb.
Lancaster I ME754 AA.A Up 00:20 Down 03:40 A Flight
P/O Buckley, T. G. Captain. 170664
F/O Myers, J. W. A. 2nd Pilot. NZ405801
F/S Pinker, C. M. H. Nav. NZ416159
F/S Paraone, H. A/B. NZ422204
F/S Houston, A. W/Op. 1368989
Sgt Thompson, W. F/Eng. 1581930
Sgt Murphy, J. H. M/U/Gnr. 1393306
Sgt Howells, H. G. R/Gnr. 1292972
Bomb Load; 11 x 1,000 lb. 4 x 500 lb. Petrol 1316 gallons.
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 00:35 Down 04:10 B Flight
F/L Fauvel, S. F. Captain NZ414971
F/O Clare, F. W. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, M. I. J. A/B. 1389106
Sgt Marvin, D. W. J. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, K. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, K. W. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster III ME753 AA.G Up 00:35 Down 04:05 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster III ME691 AA.R Up 00:35 Down 04:05 B Flight
P/O Millar, R. Captain. NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
F/S Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 00:25 Down 04:15 C Flight
Sgt Scott, F. A. J. Captain. NZ421105
F/S Hill, L. G. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, S. A. A/B. NZ421142
Sgt Howson, R. E. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. F/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, R. R/Gnr. 1818763
Primary Target, Aachen.
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 00:20 Down 04:10 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain A.415252 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B. NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
F/L McAlpine, W. E. DFC R/Gnr. 115790
Primary Target, Aachen.
F/L McAlpine was the Gunnery Leader.
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 00:30 Down 04:15 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD (2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Primary Target, Aachen.
24 May 44. Operations. Attack against Boulogne. (4/J/263)
Eleven aircraft detailed to attack the above target and they all successfully dropped their bombs in the target area. Bombing was reported to be concentrated. No enemy opposition was encountered.
Lancaster I HK554 JN.F Up 00:20 Down 02:25 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496?
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 00:10 Down 02:25 A Flight
F/S White, W. R. Captain. NZ424538
F/Off Huddart, C. S. Nav. 137538
F/S Scott, M. C. A/B. NZ415720
Sgt Summers, D. W/Op. —-
Sgt Brown, S. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, C. M/U/Gnr. 917111
Sgt Hutchison, A. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 00:10 Down 02:18 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain. 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
F/S Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Smith, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III HK553 AA.S Up 00:15 Down 02:15 B Flight
F/S Burtt, H. J. Captain NZ414506
F/S Connell, V. Nav. A.424158 RAAF
W/O Cowell, A. A/B. —-
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 00:10 Down 02:05 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Crome, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 00:20 Down 02:30 C Flight
F/S Lethbridge, J. D. Captain. NZ424482
Sgt Crane, P. Nav. —-
F/O Dickenson, J. A/B. —-
W/O Newark, C. A. W/Op. 743086
Sgt Barnes, A. F/Eng. —-
F/S Markham, A. C. M/U/Gnr. NZ428011
F/S Snodgrass, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ425773
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 00:20 Down 02:25 B Flight
F/S McRae, J. K. Captain. NZ415216
F/S Lowe, W. Nav. 151082
F/S Potts, T. C. A/B. NZ421143
Sgt Booth, C. W/Op. 1034046
Sgt Patten, F. H. F/Eng. 2211183
Sgt Roffey, D. A. T. M/U/Gnr. 1852080
Sgt Cunningham, G. R/Gnr. 1365361
Lancaster I ME702 AA.Q Up 00:20 Down 02:20 B Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Allen, B. M/U/Gnr. 968734
Sgt Cousins, F. W. R/Gnr. 1237485
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 00:25 Down 02:10 B Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rattle, R. L. F/Eng. 1629141
Sgt De’Lungo, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. 1797837
Lancaster III LM544 JN.J Up 00:20 Down 02:10 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I LL921 AA.E Up 00:14 Down 02:30 A Flight
F/O Stokes, N. A. D. Captain. NZ421403
F/O Sanders, G. H. Nav. NZ424242
F.S Sampson, N. T. A/B NZ421774
F/S Raynel, W. G. W/Op. NZ424998
Sgt Meanley, R. F/Eng. 1520572
F/S Drummond, M. K. P. M/U/Gnr NZ425389
Sgt Wilding, N.V. R/Gnr. 1836301
27 May 44. Operations. Attack against Aachen.
Eighteen aircraft detailed for the above operation. Fifteen of which successfully bombed in clear weather. One aircraft returned early, and two failed to return (NZ414971 F/L S. Fauvel & NZ421105 Sgt F. Scott. The aircraft captained by NZ40750 F/L R. Berney had five inconclusive combats with an Me410 in the Courtai area.
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 00:49 Down 02:49 B Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rattle, R. L. F/Eng. 1629141
Sgt De’Lungo, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. 1797837
Returned early owing to not being able to climb above 13,000 feet. Jettisioned bombs at position 51 59N 03 24E.
Lancaster III ND908 JN.M Up 00:48 Missing. B Flight crew
F/L Fauvel, Spencer Franscis. Captain. NZ414971
F/O Lukey, Francis Henry Clark. 2nd Pilot. NZ42990
F/O Clare, Frederick William. Nav. 144607
F/S Fitzgerald, Maurice Isidore Joseph. A/B. 1389106
Sgt Marvin, Douglas William James. W/Op. 176037
Sgt Clinch, Kenneth. F/Eng. 1288144
F/S Gower, Kenneth Wilfred. M/U/Gnr. NZ421272
F/S Mason, James Rooker. R/Gnr. NZ421307
Brought down over Belgium, crashing at Poelkapelle (West-Vlaanderen), 8km NE of Ypres. There were no survivors of the eight man crew. All are buried at Wevelgem Communal Cemetery.
Update; Homeward-bound, the aircraft was shot down by night fighter piloted by Leutnant Otto Keller of the 9./NJG 5, who was flying a Bf 110 G-4 from Laon-Athies airfield in France.
Lancaster III ND802 JN.D Up 00:45 Missing. C Flight
Sgt Scott, Francis Alexander Jack. Captain. NZ421105
W/O Clark, Ronald Thomas. 2nd Pilot. NZ422369
F/S Hill, Leslie George. Nav. NZ426997
F/S Cook, Stephen Astley. A/B. NZ421142
Sgt Howson, Ronald Edward. W/Op. 1437112
Sgt Harris, F. M. Flt/Eng. 1850150
Sgt Mantle, A. M/U/Gnr. 925315
Sgt Dale, Reginald. R/Gnr. 1818763
Shot down by a night fighter above Gilze-Rijen, about 02:30 hours. Fell to the ground on fire near a German “Lager Chaam” in Prinsenbosch (Chaamse Bossen) near the road from Gilze to Chaam (Chaamseweg). Co-ordinates are 51 31 40.78N 04 54 15.86E Three of the crew were killed, the pilot, air bomber, and wireless operator. They are buried in the Gilze-en-Rijen (Gilze) Roman Catholic Cemetery. Clarke initially evaded but was captured on 23 August 1944, the flight engineer-Sgt Harris also evaded but was betrayed and captured on 28 August 1944, and the mid upper-Sgt Mantle evaded until captured in Antwerp on 17 July 1944.
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 00:50 Down 04:35 B Fight
F/O Brumwell, R. W. Captain. 127140
F/S Busfield, C. C. Nav. NZ426033
F/S Ruane, R. M. A/B NZ429063
W/O Armitage, E. C. W/Op. NZ391690
Sgt Nelson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Limage, A. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Arthur, C. A. R/Gnr. NZ415981
Lancaster III ND753 AA.G Up 00:34 Down 04:11 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 00:50 Down 04:30 B Flight
P/O Potts, R. A. Captain. A.415252 RAAF
F/S Perfrement, J. D. 2nd Pilot. A.421504 RAAF
F/S Hall, D. J. Nav. NZ426996
F/S Fletcher, T. E. A/B. NZ427195
F/S Wilkes, G. W/Op. 1601175
Sgt Andrews, W. F/Eng. 1129988
Sgt E. Kanenen, E. R. M/U/Gnr. R.178271 RCAF
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I LM544 AA.Q Up 00:45 Down 04:25 B Flight
F/S McRae, J. K. Captain. NZ415216
F/S Lowe, W. Nav. 151082
F/S Potts, T. C. A/B. NZ421143
Sgt Booth, C. W/Op. 1034046
Sgt Patten, F. H. F/Eng. 2211183
Sgt Roffey, D. A. T. M/U/Gnr. 1852080
Sgt Cunningham, G. R/Gnr. 1365361
Lancaster III PA967 AA.D Up 00:37 Down 04:18 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Lancaster III LM544 JN.J Up 00:45 Down 04:15 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Nine packets of Window carried.
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 00:37 Down 04:03 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain. 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
F/S Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Smith, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Jinks, F. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 00:50 Down 04:40 C Flight
F/S Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496?
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 00:32 Down 04:20 A Flight
F/L Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Had 5 consecutive attacks by a Me.410.
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 00:51:30 Down 04:35 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
F/S McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
F/S Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 00:45 Down 04:15 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD (2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Lancaster III ND904 JN.P Up 00:50 Down 04:25 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. —-
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 00:30 Down 04:22 A Flight
F/O Stokes, N. A. D. Captain. NZ421403
F/O Sanders, G. H. Nav. NZ424242
F.S Sampson, N. T. A/B NZ421774
F/S Raynel, W. G. W/Op. NZ424998
Sgt Meanley, R. F/Eng. 1520572
F/S Drummond, M. K. P. M/U/Gnr NZ425389
Sgt Wilding, N.V. R/Gnr. 1836301
Lancaster I LL921 AA.E Up 00:38 Down 03:52 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr 1624103
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 00:50 Down 04:05 A Flight
F/L Witting, E. F. Captain. NZ415212
F/O Anderson, W. E. Navigator. NZ416073
P/O Thomas, J. A/B. 138463
P/O Marshall, G. O. W/Op. NZ416011
Sgt Gunn, A. R. F/Eng. 1583849
Sgt Campbell, W. B. M/U/Gnr. R.176432 RCAF
F/S Collins, J. W. R/Gnr. NZ424969
27/28 May 44. Operations. Mining off La-Rochelle. (Deodars).
Two aircraft successfully dropped mines in the above area without incident.
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 23:20 Down 04:55 B Flight
F/S Burtt, H. J. Captain NZ414506
F/S Connell, V. Nav. A.424158 RAAF
W/O Cowell, A. A/B. —-
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 23:15 Down 04:37 A. Flight
F/S White, W. R. Captain. NZ424538
F/Off Huddart, C. S. Nav. 137538
F/S Scott, M. C. A/B. NZ415720
Sgt Summers, D. W/Op. —-
Sgt Brown, S. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, C. M/U/Gnr. 917111
Sgt Hutchison, A. R/Gnr. —-
28/29 May 44. Operations. Attack against Angers.
Twenty two aircraft were detailed to attack the Marshalling Yards. Six were withdrawn and two returned early with engine trouble. The remaining fourteen aircraft successfully bombed the target in good weather. A good concentrated attack was reported, and opposition was only slight.
Lancaster III NE181 JN.M Up 18:55 Down 02:10 C Flight
F/S Perfrement, J. D. Captain. A.421504 RAAF
Sgt Hall, W. F. Nav. 1396280
Sgt Kirkham, A. A/B. 1223786
P/O Craven, J. D. W/Op. 1007069
Sgt Tomlinson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt King, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Trigg, D. H. R/Gnr. A.419577 RAAF
2nd Wave.
Lancaster I LL921 AA.E Up 18:35 Down 02:10 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr 1624103
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
1st Wave.
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 18:45 Down 02:20 A Flight
Sgt Hubbard, F. W. Captain. 1394661
F/O Sinclair, G. Nav. J.—- RCAF
F/S Murray, J. A/B. —-
Sgt Byrne, F. W/Op. —-
Sgt Williams, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Smith, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Mason, W. R/Gnr. —-
1st Wave.
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 18:40 Down 02:05 B Flight
W/Co. Leslie, J. A. Captain. 36255
S/L Patrick. Nav. —-
F/S Matthew, W. P. A/B. A.426258 RAAF
Sgt Lyon, A. W/Op. —-
P/O Henry, H. F/Eng. 54218
Sgt Ellis, G. R. M/U/Gnr. J.89174 RCAF
F/O Cotterell, W. H. R/Gnr. 51720
1st Wave.
Can’t find any other mention of S/L Patrick anywhere !!!
Lancaster I LM104 JN.K Up 18:55 Down 01:55 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain 1564491
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B. A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt F. Crome M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. J. R/Gnr. —-
2nd Wave.
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 18:45 Down 01:45 B Flight
P/O Millar, R. Captain. NZ412623
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
F/S Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
2nd Wave.
Lancaster I ME702 AA.Q Up 18:45 Down 01:45 B Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Allen, B. M/U/Gnr. 968734
Sgt Cousins, F. W. R/Gnr. 1237485
1st Wave.
Lancaster I HK554 JN.F Up 18:55 Down 20:10 A Flight crew
F/O Stokes, N. A. D. Captain. NZ421403
F/O Sanders, G. H. Nav. NZ424242
F.S Sampson, N. T. A/B NZ421774
F/S Raynel, W. G. W/Op. NZ424998
Sgt Meanley, R. F/Eng. 1520572
F/S Drummond, M. K. P. M/U/Gnr NZ425389
Sgt Wilding, N.V. R/Gnr. 1836301
Borrowed from C Flight.
Returned early owing to oil leak in port outer engine. Jettisioned bombs in The Wash.
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 18:50 Down 02:10 B Flight
F/O Brumwell, R. W. Captain. 127140
F/S Busfield, C. C. Nav. NZ426033
F/S Ruane, R. M. A/B. NZ429063
W/O Armitage, E. C. W/Op. NZ391690
Sgt Nelson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Limmage, A. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Arthur, C. A. R/Gnr. NZ415981
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 18:35 Down 02:15 A Flight
F/L Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
1st Wave.
Lancaster I LL942 AA.C Up 18:50 Down 02:05 A Flight
F/S White, W. R. Captain. NZ424538
F/Off Huddart, C. S. Nav. 137538
F/S Scott, M. C. A/B. NZ415720
Sgt Summers, D. W/Op. —-
Sgt Brown, S. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, C. M/U/Gnr. 917111
Sgt Hutchison, A. R/Gnr. —-
1st Wave.
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 18:50 Down 01:50 C Flight
P/O Megson, C. A. Captain. NZ416519
F/O Walton, S. P. Nav. 152400
F/S Fagg, A. W. A/B. NZ428235
Sgt Hamilton, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Overfield-Collins, J. F/Eng. 1867496?
Sgt Ball, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Rowe, T. E. R/Gnr. NZ40437
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III HK553 AA.S Up 18:50 Down 01:55 B Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Rattle, R. L. F/Eng. 1629141
Sgt De’Lungo, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. 1797837
1st Wave.
Lancaster III PA967 AA.D Up 18:35 Down 01:55 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
1st Wave.
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 18:55 Down 01:45 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
P/O McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
P/O Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
2nd Wave.
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 18:55 Down 19:40 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD(2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Returned early with engine trouble, port outer CSU u/s.
Lancaster III ND753 AA.G A Flight
P/O McCardle
Cancelled, not bombed up in time for take off.
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J A Flight
P/O Gibson
Cancelled, not bombed up in time for take off.
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O B Flight
F/S McRae
Cancelled, rear turret u/s.
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P B Flight
F/S Burt
Cancelled, not bombed up in time for take off.
Lancaster III LM544 JN.J C Flight
F/S Grey
Cancelled, not bombed up in time for take off.
Lancaster III ND904 JN.P C Flight
F/S Lethbridge
Cancelled, not bombed up in time for take off.
30/31 May 44. Operations. Attack against Boulogne. (4/J/263).
Ten aircraft were detailed for this attack, encountering only very slight opposition. The attack was carried out in clear visibility.
Lancaster III PA967 AA.D Up 23:13 Down 01:10 A Flight
F/O Stokes, N. A. D. Captain. NZ421403
F/O Sanders, G. H. Nav. NZ424242
F.S Sampson, N. T. A/B NZ421774
F/S Raynel, W. G. W/Op. NZ424998
Sgt Meanley, R. F/Eng. 1520572
F/S Drummond, M. K. P. M/U/Gnr NZ425389
Sgt Wilding, N.V. R/Gnr. 1836301
Bomb Load; 7 x 1,000 lb. 4 x 500 lb.
Lancaster I ND920 AA.P Up 23:05 Down 00:57 B Flight
F/S Perfrement, J. D. Captain. A.421504 RAAF
Sgt Hall, W. F. Nav. 1396280
Sgt Kirkham, A. A/B. 1223786
P/O Craven, J. D. W/Op. 1007069
Sgt Tomlinson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt King, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Trigg, D. H. R/Gnr. A.419577 RAAF
Bomb Load; 7 x 1,000 lb. 4 x 500 lb.
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 23:09 Down 01:09 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B. A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 23:05 Down 01:10 B Flight
F/O Brumwell, R. W. Captain. 127140
F/S Busfield, C. C. Nav. NZ426033
F/S Ruane, R. M. A/B. NZ429063
W/O Armitage, E. C. W/Op. NZ391690
Sgt Nelson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Limmage, A. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Arthur, C. A. R/Gnr. NZ415981
Lancaster III LM544 JN.J Up 23:05 Down 01:00 C Flight
F/S Lethbridge, J. D. Captain. NZ424482
Sgt Crane, P. Nav. —-
F/O Dickenson, J. A/B. —-
W/O Newark, C. A. W/Op. 743086
Sgt Barnes, A. F/Eng. —-
F/S Markham, A. C. M/U/Gnr. NZ428011
F/S Snodgrass, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ425773
Lancaster III ND753 AA.G Up 23:06 Down 01:04 A Flight
F/O Myers, J. W. A. Capatin. NZ405801
F/O Cormack, W. E. Nav. NZ426166
F/O Cunningham, W. A/B. J.28238 RCAF
F/S Murphy, J. W. W/Op. NZ424993
Sgt Andrews, D. E. F/Eng. 1892914
Sgt Mason, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Burn, A. E. R/Gnr. —-
Primary Target: Boulogne (A coastal gun position).
Lancaster III ND918 AA.F Up 23:02 Down 02:00 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr 1624103
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 23:00 Down 01:15 B Flight
P/O O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Whittingham, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 23:10 Down 01:10 C Flight
F/S Wisker, R. J. Captain. NZ415255
Sgt Wilkinson, N. Nav. —-
Sgt Strathearn, N. W. A/B. 1585657
Sgt Hasler, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt Searle, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Horne, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Mitchell, B. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III NE181 JN.M Up 23:00 Down 01:10 C Flight
Sgt Crawford, C. N. C. Captain 1395602
F/S Rivers, E. T. Nav. R.10088 RCAF
Sgt Mason, T. A/B. —-
Sgt Feaver, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Frost, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Heslopp, N. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Phillips, R. R/Gnr. —-
31 May 44. Operations. Attack Against Trappes. (Z.431.W)
Twenty four aircraft detailed to attack the marshalling yards at Trappes. One was withdrawn and another returned early with technical trouble. The remaining twenty two aircraft bombed in good visibility reporting an accurate attack. One aircraft (Captain NZ422098 P/O L. Bonisch) had a combat with an enemy aircraft which was seen to be shot down by another of our aircraft.
Lancaster III ND914 AA.H Up 00:08 Down 04:38 A Flight
F/L Berney, R. B. Captain. NZ40750
F/O Fearon, M. C. Nav. NZ425190
F/S Young, R. J. R. A/B. NZ425410
F/S McNamara, E. S. W/Op. NZ417220
Sgt Todd, W. J. F/Eng. 546595
Sgt Hulbert, F. M/U/Gnr. 1570894
Sgt Bellis, S. R/Gnr. 2215940
Lancaster III ND753 AA.G Up 00:15 Down 04:41 A Flight
P/O McCardle, C. W. Captain NZ421072
P/O Zillwood, A. H. R. Nav. NZ4310159
F/S Hurse, A. W. A/B. A.410489 RAAF
Sgt Hunt, E. W/Op. 1150380
Sgt Benfold, R. F/Eng. 1582109
Sgt Edwards, J. M/U/Gnr. 1306600
Sgt Sparkes, D. R/Gnr. 1613098
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 00:03 Down 04:29 A Flight
F/S Gilmour, H. E. Captain A.22776 RAAF
F/S Woodward, L. A. Nav. A.417257 RAAF
F/S Mills, S. A/B. A.425036 RAAF
F/S Osborne, J. E. W/Op. A.417877 RAAF
Sgt Buzza, R. E. F/Eng. 2203174
Sgt Ballard, W. J. S. M/U/Gnr. 1853215
Sgt Stephenson, J. L. R/Gnr. 2202048
Lancaster I LL921 AA.E Up 00:14 Down 04:35 A Flight
P/O Baker, C. R. DFC Captain. NZ42999
F/S Gardner, C. L. Navigator. NZ425204
F/O Ramsay, R. A. A/B. NZ416866
Sgt Marden, G. W/Op. 1585273
Sgt Watson, W. P. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Renwick, H. R. M/U/Gnr. 1002868
Sgt Cornish, R. R/Gnr. 1280506
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 23:55 Down 04:50 B Flight
F/O Brumwell, R. W. Captain. 127140
F/S Busfield, C. C. Nav. NZ426033
F/S Ruane, R. M. A/B. NZ429063
W/O Armitage, E. C. W/Op. NZ391690
Sgt Nelson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Limmage, A. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Arthur, C. A. R/Gnr. NZ415981
Lancaster I ME702 AA.Q Up 00:04 Down 04:15 B Flight
F/S Bonisch, L. L. Captain NZ422098
F/S Bateson, B. W. 2nd Pilot. NZ424788
F/S McKenzie, J. M. T. Nav. NZ427217
F/S Miller, J. S. A/B. NZ427220
F/O Marsh, H. H. W/Op. 145303
Sgt Reaveley, W. T. F/Eng. 1892370
Sgt Allen, B. M/U/Gnr. 968734
Sgt Cousins, F. W. R/Gnr. 1237485
Had a combat with an enemy fighter, which was seen to go down by another of our aircraft.
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 23:55 Down 04:50 B Flight
F/S Burtt, H. J. Captain NZ414506
F/S Connell, V. Nav. A.424158 RAAF
W/O Cowell, A. A/B. —-
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Lancaster I LL866 AA.W Up 23:55 Down 05:00 B Flight
F/O Stokes, N. A. D. Captain. NZ421403
F/O Sanders, G. H. Nav. NZ424242
F.S Sampson, N. T. A/B NZ421774
F/S Raynel, W. G. W/Op. NZ424998
Sgt Meanley, R. F/Eng. 1520572
F/S Drummond, M. K. P. M/U/Gnr NZ425389
Sgt Wilding, N.V. R/Gnr. 1836301
Lancaster III ND904 JN.P Up 00:10 Down 05:00 C Flight
F/L Clark, S. A. Captain. NZ414591
F/O Bawden, N. H. Nav. NZ421313
P/O Bradley, T. B. A/B. A.413338 RAAF
F/S Halden, L. W/Op. —-
Sgt Otway, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Gleave, E. M/U/Gnr. 1684010
F/S Trott, J. A. R/Gnr. NZ42343
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 00:10 Down 05:15 C Flight
F/O Fox, F. C. MiD (2) Captain. NZ40762
F/O Atkinson, J. Nav. —-
W/O Donovan, M. D. A/B R.99243 RCAF
F/S Barker, R. H. W/Op. NZ417189
Sgt Cunningham, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Wheeler, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Proctor, A. R/Gnr. 159096
Lancaster I LM104 JN.K Up 00:10 Down 04:55 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain 1564491
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B. A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Crome, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I ND801 JN.A Up 00:05 Down 05:05 C Flight
Sgt Crawford, C. N. C. Captain 1395602
F/S Rivers, E. T. Nav. R.10088 RCAF
Sgt Mason, T. A/B. —-
Sgt Feaver, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Frost, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Heslopp, N. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Phillips, R. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III HK557 AA.V Up 00:00 Down 04:40 B Flight
F/S Wisker, R. J. Captain. NZ415255
Sgt Wilkinson, N. Nav. —-
Sgt Strathearn, N. W. A/B. 1585657
Sgt Hasler, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt Searle, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Horne, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Mitchell, B. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I ME751 AA.B Up 00:03 Down 04:45 A Flight
P/O McKenzie, C. A. G. Captain NZ417078
P/O Livingstone, D. B. Nav. NZ424959
P/O Ward, G. G. A/B. NZ426999
W/O Jones, J. W/Op. NZ403011
Sgt Conner, R. F/Eng. 1603909
Sgt Tedman, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
P/O Bridge, H. D. S. R/Gnr. 155028
Lancaster III PA967 AA.D Up 00:04 Down 04:54 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr 1624103
F/S Taverner, G. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 00:10 Down 04:42 A Flight
P/O Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
Sgt Trapnell, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Larson, I. M/U/Gnr. R.192316 RCAF
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 23:50 Down 04:20 B Flight
F/S Brown, D. C. Captain NZ42710
F/S Westgarth, M. R. Nav. NZ429384
F/S Harkness, A. A/B NZ425631
Sgt Billing, A. W/Op. —-
Sgt Hughes, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt De’Lungo, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Fitzpatrick, T. R/Gnr. 1797837
Lancaster III HK553 AA.S Up 23:55 Down 04:25 B Flight
P/O O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Whittingham, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 00:00 Down 04:25 B Flight
P/O Millar, R. Captain. NZ412623
F/S Donaghy, T. R. 2nd Pilot NZ422267
W/O Andrews, R. T. Nav. NZ404524
F/S Williams, C. B. A/B. NZ422674
Sgt Powell, A. W/Op. 1442387
Sgt Flindall, G. F/Eng. 1804162
F/S Jones, R. M/U/Gnr. 1609239
Sgt Kirk, J. R/Gnr. 1528525
Lancaster I ME691 AA.R Up 00:00 Down 05:45 B Flight
F/S Perfrement, J. D. Captain. A.421504 RAAF
Sgt Hall, W. F. Nav. 1396280
Sgt Kirkham, A. A/B. 1223786
P/O Craven, J. D. W/Op. 1007069
Sgt Tomlinson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt King, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Trigg, D. H. R/Gnr. A.419577
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 00:05 Down 05:00 C Flight
P/O Young, A. R. Captain. NZ421133
P/O McDonald, D. D. Nav. A.422632 RAAF
P/O Burch, J. C. A/B. 1434570
W/O Axten, R. C. W/Op. NZ404589
Sgt Holt, F. F/Eng. 1590363
Sgt Sumner, M. M/U/Gnr. 1685755
Sgt Burrows, R. R/Gnr. 1388459
Lancaster III LM544 JN.J Up 23:59 Down 01:04 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
Sgt Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Returned early with aileron trouble. Bombs jettisoned.
Lancaster III HK554 JN.F Up 00:05 Down 04:55 C Flight
F/S Lethbridge, J. D. Captain NZ424482
Sgt Crane, P. Nav. —-
F/O Dickenson, J. A/B. —-
W/O Newark, C. A. W/Op. 743086
Sgt Barnes, A. F/Eng. —-
F/S Markham, A. C. M/U/Gnr. NZ428011
F/S Snodgrass, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ425773
Lancaster III NE181 JN.M C Flight
S/L Climie, J. K. Captain
Cancelled due to port outer being u/s.
2/3 June 44. Attack Against Wissant. (4/J/108).
Fifteen aircraft were detailed to attack a target at Wissant. Owing to thick cloud over the target twelve crews were unable to identify the Target Indicator Markers and brought their bombs back. No opposition was encountered.
Lancaster I ME752 AA.J Up 01:00 Down 03:04 A Flight
P/O Gibson, D. G. Captain. NZ424446
F/S Armstrong, W. W. Nav. NZ425875
F/S Hewett, E. C. A/B. NZ426219
F/S Lee, E. P. W/Op. NZ405772
F/L Sims, L. O. F/Eng. 148590
Sgt Marston, R. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Carey, C. O. J. R/Gnr. NZ425385
F/L Sims is the Squaron Flight Engineer Leader.
Lancaster I LM104 JN.K Up 01:15 Down 03:15 C Flight
F/S MacKenzie, A. D. Captain. 178802
F/S Stoneham, W. Nav. —-
F/S Bunce, T. G. A/B. A.418339 RAAF
F/S Wright, J. W/Op. —-
Sgt Robertson, G. F/Eng. —-
Sgt McKellow, G. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Barker, W. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III PA967 AA.D Up 01:11 Down 03:11 A Flight
F/S Whitehouse, K. O. Captain. NZ428899
F/S Milliner, J. T. Nav. A.426367 RAAF
Sgt Horsford, R. S. A/B. 1387835
F/S Dudding, K. W/Op. NZ415522
Sgt Leighton, B. F/Eng. 2209941
Sgt Baker, R. C. M/U/Gnr. 1624103
F/S Taverner, J. A. B. R/Gnr. A.429835 RAAF
Lancaster III ND753 AA.G Up 01:13 Down 03:28 A Flight
F/O Myers, J. W. A. Captain. NZ405801
F/O Cormack, W. E. Nav. NZ426166
F/O Cunningham, W. A/B. J.28238 RCAF
F/S Murphy, J. W. W/Op. NZ424993
Sgt Andrews, D. E. F/Eng. 1892914
Sgt Burn, A. E. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Mason, W. R/Gnr. —-
Primary Target: Wissant. The only crew to drop their bomb load. (A Flight Diary).
Lancaster III ND920 AA.P Up 01:15 Down 03:20 B Flight
F/S Donaghy, T. R. Captain NZ422267
Sgt Parkin, R. Nav 1567334
Sgt Williams, W. I. A/B. 1413546
Sgt Mitchell, H. D. W/Op. 1395992
Sgt Lea, J. V. F/Eng. 1472369
Sgt Jackson, K. E. M/U/Gnr. 1336192
Sgt Dew, N. H. R/Gnr. 749538
Lancaster III NE181 JN.M Up 01:15 Down 03:55 C Flight
F/S Lethbridge, J. D. Captain. NZ424482
Sgt Crane, P. Nav. —-
F/O Dickenson, J. A/B. —-
W/O Newark, C. A. W/Op. 743086
Sgt Barnes, A. F/Eng. —-
F/S Markham, A. C. M/U/Gnr. NZ428011
F/S Snodgrass, J. R. R/Gnr. NZ425773
Lancaster I LL921 AA.E Up 01:08 Down 03:38 A Flight
F/O Stokes, N. A. D. Captain. NZ421403
F/O Sanders, G. H. Nav. NZ424242
F/S Sampson, N. T. A/B. NZ421774
F/S Raynel, W. G. W/Op. NZ424998
Sgt Meanley, R. F/Eng. 1520572
F/S Drummond, M. K. P. M/U/Gnr. NZ425380
Sgt Wilding, N. V. R/Gnr. 1836301
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 01:20 Down 03:55 B Flight
F/S Bateson, B. W. Captain NZ424788
Sgt Startin, G. L. Nav. 1600846
Sgt Morgan, M. F. A/B. 1394772
Sgt McIntyre, F. C. W/Op. 1562888
Sgt Slater, C. H. F/Eng. 1815706
Sgt E. Connett M/U/Gnr. 1236363
F/S Milne, B. R/Gnr. NZ428017
Lancaster III ND911 JN.G Up 01:15:30 Down 03:30 C Flight
F/S Gray, A. G. Captain. NZ422280
F/O Daines, B. P. A. Nav. 142086
F/S Bedford, B. A/B. —-
Sgt Windon, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt McKenzie, W. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Caster, W. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Griffin, J. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 01:15 Down 03:15 C Flight
P/O Crawford, C. N. C. Captain. 1395602
F/S Rivers, E. T. Nav. R.10088 RCAF
Sgt Mason, T. A/B. —-
Sgt Feaver, T. W/Op. —-
Sgt Frost, A. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Heslopp, N. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Phillips, R. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND801 JN.A Up 01:20 Down 03:20 C Flight
F/S Whisker, R. J. Captain. NZ415255
Sgt Wilkinson, N. Nav. —-
Sgt Strathern, N. W. A/B. 1585657
Sgt Hasler, R. W/Op. —-
Sgt Searle, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Horne, F. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Mitchell, B. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III ND782 AA.U Up 01:20 Down 03:40 B Flight
P/O O’Connor, L. M. Captain. NZ424505
F/S Scott, R. R. Nav. NZ429372
F/S Robinson, W. B. A/B. NZ426059
Sgt Whittingham, G. W/Op. —-
Sgt Raven, R. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Lewis, H. M/U/Gnr. —-
Sgt Howell, T. R/Gnr. —-
Lancaster III HK553 AA.S Up 01:15:30 Down 03:45 B Flight
F/S Perfrement, J. D. Captain. A.421504 RAAF
Sgt Hall, W. F. Nav. 1396280
Sgt Kirkham, A. A/B. 1223786
P/O Craven, J. D. W/Op. 157882
Sgt Tomlinson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt King, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Trigg, D. H. R/Gnr. A.419577
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 01:10 Down 03:25 B Flight
F/O Brumwell, R. W. Captain. 127140
F/S Busfield, C. C. Nav. NZ426033
F/S Ruane, R. M. A/B. NZ429063
W/O Armitage, E. C. W/Op. NZ391690
Sgt Nelson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt Limage, A. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Arthur, C. A. R/Gnr. NZ415981
Lancaster III ND915 AA.L Up 01:10 Down 03:25 A Flight
F/S Howell, E. Captain NZ428819
Sgt Wilkinson, R. J. Nav. 1585068
F/O McGeorge, J. R. A/B. 152740
F/S Redwood, G. H. W/Op. NZ425012
Sgt Blundell, J. J. F/Eng. 2205143
Sgt McAdam, R. D. M/U/Gnr. 2210689
F/S Hickford, L. C. R/Gnr. NZ426886
3/4 June 44. – Attack against Calais. (4/J/39)
Ten aircraft were detailed to attack the above target, and all crews were successful in contributing to a good concentrated raid in clear weather. Defences were slight to moderate, and no fighters were seen.
Lancaster I LL888 JN.X Up 00:40 Down 02:45 C Flight
F/S Nairne, C. G. Captain. NZ42117
Sgt Perry, L. C. Nav. NZ428925
F/S Kidby, D. A. A/B. 1391158
Sgt Stannard, A. R. W/Op. 1338510
Sgt Smith, R. C. F/Eng. 1235250
Sgt Nickels, J. B. M/U/Gnr. NZ425852
F/S Falkiner, P. R/Gnr. NZ425140
Lancaster III ND752 AA.O Up 00:35 Down 02:35 B Flight
F/S Bateson, B. W. Captain NZ424788
Sgt Startin, G. L. Nav. 1600846
Sgt Morgan, M. F. A/B. 1394772
Sgt McIntyre, F. C. W/Op. 1562888
Sgt Slater, C. H. F/Eng. 1815706
Sgt E. Connett M/U/Gnr. 1236363
F/S Milne, B. R/Gnr. NZ428017
Lancaster III ND756 AA.M Up 00:40 Down 02:30 B Flight
F/S Burtt, H. J. Captain. NZ414560
F/S Connell, V. Nav. A.424158 RAAF
W/O Cowell, A. A/B. —-
F/S Gillan, G. L. W/Op. NZ42324
Sgt Cornish, V. C. F/Eng. 1609419
Sgt Carter, W. F. M/U/Gnr. 1543208
Sgt Levy, G. A. R/Gnr. 1893404
Lancaster I ME702 AA.Q Up 00:30 Down 02:40 B Flight
F/S Perfrement, J. D. Captain. A.421504 RAAF
Sgt Hall, W. F. Nav. 1396280
Sgt Kirkham, A. A/B. 1223786
P/O Craven, J. D. W/Op. 157882 5
Sgt Tomlinson, J. F/Eng. —-
Sgt King, L. M/U/Gnr. —-
F/S Trigg, D. H. R/Gnr. A.419577 RAAF
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