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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
04
May 1944
R.A.F.
Hurn
Cloudy in the morning,
continuous and more intensified in the afternoon with intermittent
showers. Ten of our aircraft carried out an operation on a Noball
target near Abbeyville, with 500 lb. bombs. Fortunately, ten
direct hits were scored, making the operation a success. Four of
our aircraft were hit by flak. Earlier in the morning, thirteen of
our aircraft co-operated with the Army on an exercise. The target
given by the Army was in the Selsey Hill area. Tex Henderson
commenced his leave, but stayed in camp quaffing a few quick
beers. The "B" Flight Commander, F/L Johnny Saville made
a come back from his session of leave.
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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MN572
MN401
MN352
MN553
JR362
MN370
MN516
MN569
MN464
MN210 |
S/L
Norsworthy
F/L Dadson
F/O Ross
F/O Laycock
F/O Stetler
F/O Scharff
F/O Burgess F/O
Johns F/O
Thomas F/O
Bernhart
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Dive
Bombing
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10:35 |
11:50 |
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Details
of Sortie or Flight
The
operation was carried out on a Noball target near
Abbeville. The aircraft bombed with 500 Lb. bombs and
scored ten direct hits. Unfortunately four of our
aircraft sustained minor damage as a result of flak.
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