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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
09
May 1944
R.A.F.
Hurn
One operation was
carried out South-East of Abbeville on a bridge. 1000 lb. bombs
were carried but no hits were scored on the bridge. ten aircraft
participated and two provided escort.
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
MN435
MN379
MN417
MN370
MN569
MN516
MN464
MN352
MN401 |
S/L
Norsworthy
F/O Hogg
F/O Burton
F/O Moen
F/L Saville
F/O Smith
F/O Hewson
F/O Thomas
F/O Brown R.A.
F/O Ross
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Dive
Bombing
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F.
Escort
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17:55 |
19:05 |
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Details
of Sortie or Flight
Dive
Bombing of bridge (75" long and 12" wide)
South-East of Abbeville on Somme River. 1000 lb. bombs
carried - Dive fro 9000' to 4000' - no hits on bridge.
2 aircraft went along as fighter escort.
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