Operational sorties Detailed view
Fg Off. Niels Erik Westergaard
Unit
619 Sqn
Aircraft
Lancaster B III , ??122 (PG-)
Date
09.07.43
Time
22:31 - 04:58
Details
The primary target, GELSENKIRCHEN, was attacked and bombed at 0110 hours from 21,000-ft. 10/10ths cloud at approx 21,000-ft. Bombs were released on E.T.A. Release point flares were seen behind and to starboard [...] afterwards. [...] bombing positions slightly to port of [...] flare. Nickels dropped. Cameras were not carried.
Crew
- F/O McDonald, D.A.
- Sgt. Smale, R.F.
- P/O Westergaard, N. E.
- P/O Headlam, J. P.
- Sgt. Tyrie, W.R.
- Sgt. Meeghan, F.A.
- Sgt. Forrester, J.
Source
AIR 27/2131
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