RAF Bomber Command combat report c. 1944
RAF Bomber Command combat report c. 1944
RAF Bomber Command combat report c. 1944
RAF Bomber Command combat report c. 1944
RAF Bomber Command combat report c. 1944

RAF Bomber Command combat report c. 1944

Code: P27183-64

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Single sheet, aproximately 19 x 24cm.  This combat report relates to an operational sortie to Landbergen (Dortmund Ems canal) by a Lancaster III (D NN726) of 106 Squadron, 5 Group, on the night of 21/22 November 1944.  It mentions light flak, that fishpond RADAR warned of the attack and that the pilot immediately put the aircraft into a corkscrew manoeuvre.  The rear gunner, Sgt. Bell, and the mid upper gunner, Sgt. Yates, opened fire on a Ju88 night fighter and also saw a Fw190.  No damage was caused to the Lancaster and no claims were made.  The paper is creased.  Filled out throughout in ink.  A scarce document.  Stock code P27183-64.