Operational sorties Detailed view
Plt Off. John Norgaard
Unit
77 Sqn
Aircraft
Halifax II , LK667 (KN-A)
Date
13.03.44
Time
22:05 - 03:15
Details
Target: Le Mans
ROUTE: BASE - READING - SELSEY BILL - 46.35 N 00.40 W - LE MANS - 47.47 N 00.25 E - 48.02 N 00.48 E - 49.18 E 00.08 W - SELSEY BILL - READING BASE.
BOMB LOAD: Aircraft- A, D, G, H 5 x1000lb MD TD 0.025, 10 x 500lb MC TD 0.025, Aircraft- “C” 6 x 1000 MC TD 0.025, 9 x 500lb MC TD 0.025.
OPPOSITION:- ONE OR TWO HEAVY FLAK AND SOME LIGHT FLAK IN TARGET AREA.
The primary target was identified by red TI’s as aircraft went in to target. Clear with slight haze. Bombs were 12000ft. on M.P.I. of two red TI’s seen to cascade. One small fire was seen on approaching and when aircraft left the target about 00,25 there was an explosion in the target area. Aircraft on return from this operation landed safely at BASE.
- F/O EDWARDS, P C
- SGT SERVICE, R J
- F/O GUTHRIE, A E
- F/O DUNCAN, J
- SGT SMITH, D W J
- SGT NORGARD, J
- ORCHARD, E H
Source
AIR 27/657
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