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This
Day In History
Summary
of Events for No.
439 (CAN) Squadron
as
recorded in the 439 Squadron Operations Record Book
for
13
April 1944
R.C.A.F.
Funtingten, Essex, England
Pilots were
awakened early this morning for an Ops show, on which they dropped
500 lb bombs on Noball Target No. 40 just north-east of "La
Foret de Crecy". F/O Monson could not get his aircraft
started & F/O Smith was forced to turn back just as we were
crossing out because of poor oil pressure. A number of bombs were
seen to explode within the target area, but two burst outside due
to temporary hang-ups. A party was held last night at the
Unicorn, Chichester, to enable 144 & 143 Airfields to bid each
other "adieu'. About 50 officers from each airfield attended.
Detail
of Work Carried Out by No. 439
RCAF Squadron
as
compiled by in the 439 Squadron Operations Record Book Form
541
| A/C
Type & Number |
Crew |
Duty |
Up |
Down |
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This
column is illegible |
S/L
Norsworthy
F/O Barton
F/O Swingler
F/L Saville
F/O MacDonald
F/O Brown
F/O Johns
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Dive
Bombing |
07:?? |
0830 |
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Details
of Sortie or Flight
Dive-bombing
attack against Noball Target No. 40, carried out
successfully. 12 x 500 lb bombs were seen to burst in
the target area. 2 x 500 lb. bombs overshot. Dive from
10,000 ft. to 6,000 ft.
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