RAF Bomber Command intelligence narrative c. 23 Feb. 1945

RAF Bomber Command intelligence narrative c. 23 Feb. 1945

Code: P27183-76

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RAF Bomber Command Intelligence Narrative No.1015.  Covers the period 23/24th February 1945.  Single sheet sent from HQ Bomber Command to the Air Ministry, Whitehall, London and 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,91,92 & 100 Groups and all Bomber Command  bases/stations within 1, 2 & 3 Bombardment Division.
It details daylight raids on the benzol plant at Gelsenkirchen, the town of Pforzheim, Berlin, U-boats and shipping at Horton, Darmstadt, Frankfurt and Essen etc.  Brief details are given noting the flak, searchlights & enemy aircraft enountered, accuracy of bombing etc.  The paper is yellowed and creased with dog-eared edges/corners and small tears.  Overstamped 'IMMEDIATE', 'SECRET', 'RAF Oulton, 24 Feb 1945' and '223 Sqdrn. Registry, 25 Feb. 1945'.  An interesting original document relating to late war Bomber Command sorties over Germany.  Stock code P27183-76.