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.