Plt Off. Harald Roy Andersen

156 Sqn

Wellington III , BK302 (GT-)

23.01.43

17:35 - 22:50

Task LORIENT. Primary target attacked at 2016 hrs from 14,000 ft, visually by pinpoints on ILSE DE GROIX [île d'Groix] and estuary. Gee fix obtained over target. Bombs appeared to drop in dock area. Good fires seen in town area. Moderate amount of heavy and light flak. 1 x 3 T.I. flares brought back owing to bomb sight U/S. One photo attempted. Bomb load 9 x 3 flares, 3 x 250 GP, 3 special flares.

Crew:

1. W/O Andersen, H.R.
2. W/O Bordycott, K.W.
3. F/S Smith, F.
4. F/S Paterson, W.
5. Sgt. Hadden, E.B.

AIR 27/1014