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RE: Action This Day - 6/26/2021 3:02:36 AM   
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Target: electric power station at Commines

107 Sqn (Great Massingham – Blenheim IV) 26.6.41

Seven aircraft captained by F/L. Welburn, P/O. Edrich, Sgt. Drysdale, F/L. Jones, Sgt. Gregor, Sgt. Chown, Sgt. Levin, joined Circus to attack Commines. Sgt. Chown did not take off and remainder abandoned task because leader turned back owing to cloud formation over target. Bombs retained.

ADDENDUM – Hornchurch, the Cover Swing, never saw the bombers split up and continued with their assignment. The Tangmere Wing also split up. With no message received from the Controller stating the mission had been aborted, the Biggin Hill Wing continued to the target above the cloud layer.

Base Changes

56 Sqn (Hurricane IIA) moved to Duxford
122 Sqn (Spitfire IA) moved to Ouston
317 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Colerne


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RE: Action This Day - 6/27/2021 3:19:10 AM   
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Target: Fives Steel and Engineering Works, Lille

Close Escort – North Weald Wing
Escort Cover - 74 & 609 Sqns
Extra High Cover – 92 Sqn
Support Wings – Hornchurch and Tangmere
Forward Support – 12 Group Wing
Rear Support – 13 Group Wing

18 Sqn (Oulton – Blenheim IV) 27.6.41

Six a/c operated in a CIRCUS on Z183, direct hits being obtained on target buildings, later confirmed by photographs. One a/c abandoned task owing to engine trouble.

21 Sqn (Watton – Blenheim IV)

Six aircraft of 21 Squadron operating from Watton were detailed to attack Fives Lille Steel Works. An unsuccessful run up to the primary target resulted in the Marshalling Wards 400 yards West of the Steel Works being bombed. Some three tons of bombs were seen to burst at the Southern end of this yard which was reported to be full of rolling stock. All aircraft completed task.

Base Changes

1 Sqn SAAF (Hurricane IIB) moved to Maaten Bagush
317 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Fairwood Common


First and Last Operational Missions

611 Sqn (Hornchurch) flew its first OM in the Spitfire VB


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RE: Action This Day - 6/28/2021 1:58:00 AM   
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Target: power station at Comines

Close Escort – Polish Wing & 3 Sqn
Cover Wing - Tangmere
Support Wings – Hornchurch and Biggin Hill
Forward Diversion Cover – 12 Group Wing
Rear Support – Kenley Wing

18 Sqn (Oulton – Blenheim IV) 28.6.41

Six a/c operated in a CIRCUS on Z195. One a/c returned to base owing to electrical failure but the other five a/c successfully bombed target, scoring hits on buildings. All a/c returned safely to base.

21 Sqn (Watton – Blenheim IV)

Six aircraft of 21 Squadron operating from Watton were detailed to attack the Therrie Power Station at Comines. Most of the bombs fell on the target, many hits being obtained on the boiler house and blue flashes were seen. Other hits were observed on the Turbine House and the adjacent large building on the West Side. After bombing large column of steam and black and brown smoke rose 1000 feet high. Photographs taken confirm success of attack. No enemy aircraft were seen but moderate flak opposition was encountered in the Lille, Gravelines and Dunkerque areas. D198. D963. Y950.

Base Changes

247 Sqn (Hurricane IIA) moved to Predannack

First and Last Operational Missions

611 Sqn (Hornchurch) flew its first OM in the Spitfire VB


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RE: Action This Day - 6/29/2021 3:31:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF (Digby – Hurricane IIA) 29.6.41

One scramble and the dusk patrol were ordered and performed without incident. Local flying, camera gun, practice interceptions, bomber affiliation and night practice flying were carried out.

First and Last Operational Missions

124 Sqn (Castletown – Spitfire IA) flew its first OM of the war
233 Sqn (Aldergrove) flew its last OM in the Hudson I
602 Sqn (Ayr) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA


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RE: Action This Day - 6/30/2021 2:09:45 AM   
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Target: power station at Point-á-Vendin


Close Escort – Northolt & North Weald Wings (Polish Sqns)
Target Support – Hornchurch & Biggin Hill Wings
Diversion Rear Support – Kenley, Tangmere & 12 Group Wings

18 Sqn (Oulton – Blenheim IV) 30.6.41

Ten a/c took part in CIRCUS operation on Z.383. The first box of six a/c did not locate primary target until after bombing another factory. The other 4 a/c together with 2 a/c from 139 Squadron successfully and accurately bombed the target which was left in smoke and flame.

First and Last Operational Mission

118 Sqn (Ibsley) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA
316 Sqn (Colerne) flew its last OM in the Hurricane IIB

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RE: Action This Day - 7/1/2021 1:53:36 AM   
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Target: Kuhlman Works & power station at Chocques

18 Sqn (Oulton - Blenheim IV) 1.7.41

Two aircraft took off on cloud cover operations on KIEL but returned owing to lack of adequate cloud cover. Later six aircraft took off for a CIRCUS but were recalled on reaching Bomber Rendez-vous. These same six aircraft took off again in the late afternoon but were unsuccessful owing to the leading formation turning back as the fighters were late at Rendez-vous.

Base Changes

1 Sqn (Hurricane IIB) moved to Tangmere
39 Sqn (Maryland I) moved to Wadi Natruh
55 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Wadi Natruh
101 Sqn (Wellington IC) moved to Oakington
241 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to Bottisham
485 Sqn (Spitfire IIA) moved to Redhill

First and Last Operational Missions

3 Sqn RAAF (Lydda) flew its first OM in the Tomahawk IIB
32 Sqn (Angle) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIB
39 Sqn (Wadi Natruh) flew its first OM in the Maryland I
451 Sqn RAAF (Qasaba) flew its first OM in the Hurricane I
605 Sqn (Baginton) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIB
616 Sqn (Westhampnett) flew its first OM in the Spitfire VB


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RE: Action This Day - 7/2/2021 2:14:59 AM   
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Target: electric power station at Lille

Close Escort – Northolt Wing (71, 303, 308 Sqns)
Cover Wing – Biggin Hill (74, 92, 609 Sqns)
Target Support – (145, 610, 616 Sqns)
Rear Support – North Weald & Kenley Wings

21 Sqn (Watton - Blenheim IV) 2.7.41

The Primary target could not be located. Alternative target Merville Aerodrome was attacked by 6 aircraft. Direct hits were seen on hangars, runways and buildings. The formation was attacked by 6 ME 109’s F’s over Lille on return journey.

Base Changes

601 Sqn (Hurricane IIB) moved to Matlask

First and Last Operational Missions

118 Sqn (Ibsley) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIB


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RE: Action This Day - 7/3/2021 6:01:50 PM   
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Target: Hazebrouck marshalling yards

Close Escort – Northolt & North Weald Wing’s

139 Sqn (Horsham St. Faith - Blenheim IV) 3.7.41

All a/c bombed target. One failed to return.

ADDENDUM – Blenheim IV, V.6458 was brought down by flak. The crew, Sgt’s Cormack, Smith and Forsyth were all killed.

Circus 31

Target: Hazebrouck marshalling yards

Close Escort - Kenley Wing
Cover Wing – Hornchurch
Target Support – Tangmere and Biggin Hill Wings
Rear Support - 12 Group Wing (257, 266, 401 RCAF Sqn’s)

18 Sqn (Oulton – Blenheim IV)

Six aircraft took part in CIRCUS operation on HAZEBROUCK marshalling yard. Bomb bursts were seen in town 400 yards S.W. of target area.
Base Changes

213 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to Haifa


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RE: Action This Day - 7/4/2021 3:37:01 AM   
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Target: Kuhlman Works & Power Station at Chocques

Escort Wing – Northolt
Cover Wing – Biggin Hill
Target Support Wings – Hornchurch & Tangmere
Rear Support Wing – 12 Group

21 Sqn (Watton - Blenheim IV) 4.7.41

Six aircraft of 21 Squadron were detailed to carry out a combined operation with Fighter Command. The target was the Power Plant at Chocques, near Bethune. The primary target was bombed but owing to 9/10 cloud cover at 6,000 feet results were not fully observed. The formation was attacked by 6 ME. 109’s over the target.

Base Changes

143 Sqn (Beaufighter IF) moved to Thornaby


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RE: Action This Day - 7/5/2021 1:12:48 AM   
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Target: Fives/Lille Steel and Engineering Works and the marshalling yard at Abbeville

Lille
Escort Wing – Kenley and Northolt
Cover Wing – Hornchurch
Target Support Wings – Biggin Hill & Tangmere
Rear Support Wing – 12 Group

Abbeville
Escort – Hornchurch & North Weald

15 Sqn (Wyton – Stirling I)

The main bombing tactics of the Squadron were altered today. We are now concentrating on daylight bombing in formation with a large fighter escort. S/L. Menaul led the formation with F/L. Gilmour and F/O. Thompson and attacked the FIVES-LILLE steel factory. About 5/10 obscured the target and in consequence the first run was a dummy run. On the second run however the target was well hit. F/O. Thompson with fighter escort attacked the marshalling yards at Abbeville, the beginning of his stick of bombs falling S.W. of the marshalling yards and the remainder straddling the railway line. Fairly intense A.A fire was encountered at LILLE but hardly any opposition at ABBEVILLE.


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RE: Action This Day - 7/6/2021 3:05:59 AM   
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Target:Uboat base at Le Trait

Escort Wing –Kenley plus one squadron from Northolt
Rear Support - Tangmere

7 Sqn (Oakington – Stirling I) 6.7.41

S/Ldr. R.W. Cox D.F.C. W/Cdr. H.R. Graham, and F/O. D.T. Witt D.F.M. left on a daylight attack on the submarine base and repair docks at Le Trait. The results were not very satisfactory and it is feared that not much damage was done. A fighter escort accompanied them.

CIRCUS 35

Target: Fives Lille Engineering Works

Escort Wing –71, 222, 242, 306 Sqns
Cover Wing – Biggin Hill
Target Support Wing – Hornchurch, Tangmere, Northolt
Rear Support Wing - 12 Group
Low Support Wing – Kenley

15 Sqn (Wyton – Stirling I) 6.7.41

The formation again went to attack the same target, the FIVE-LILLE steel factory. S/L. Menaul, F/L. Gilmour, F/O. Thompson were the first formation. S/L. Piper, Sgt. Jones and Sgt. Needham the second formation. Both formations scored many direct hits on the target. Heavy and accurate A.A fire at the target. F/L. Gilmour was attacked by fighter which was claimed as damaged by Sgt. Ward the front gunner. Sgt. Needham was also attacked by fighter. The rear gunner could not fire as two of our own fighters were also in the sights.

First and Last Operational Mission

33 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Gamil

First and Last Operational Missions

72 Sqn (Acklington) flew its las OM’s in the Spitfire IIA and IIB


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RE: Action This Day - 8/8/2021 2:26:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF Sqn (Digby – Hurricane IIB) 8.8.41

Six scrambles were ordered to intercept raiders flying off the east coast. On one scramble F/O Neal engaged one raider seen weaving rapidly in and out of thick cloud. The raider was attacked several times and damaged. Our aircraft was also damaged in the encounter but F/O Neal flew back inland and had a forced landing in a field and suffered no injuries. The other five scrambles were carried out but the E/A was not seen. The dusk patrol was also carried out without incident.

Base Changes

233 Sqn (Hudson V) moved to St. Eval
268 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to Snailwell

First and Last Operational Missions

237 Sqn (Wadi Haifa) flew its last OM in the Lysander I



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RE: Action This Day - 8/9/2021 1:33:10 AM   
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226 Sqn Sqn (Manston – Blrnheim IV) 9.8.41

Usual stand by. 1100 hours 5 A/C set course on CIRCUS OPERATION to attack GOSNAY CHEMICAL WORKS. Target obscured by haze and 10/10 cloud. However at 5000 feet near FORT PHILLPE bombs jettisoned through the clouds, results unobserved. 1450 hours formation sighted tanker escorted by 3 flak ships, position between GRAVELINES and CALAIS.

Base Changes

3 Sqn (Hurricane IIA/B/C) moved to Hunsdon
55 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Aqir.


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RE: Action This Day - 8/10/2021 2:16:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF (Digby – Hurricane IIB) 10.8.41

One convoy patrol, tests, formations and cloud flying were today’s activities.

Base Changes

14 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Habbaniya
45 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Habbaniya


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RE: Action This Day - 8/11/2021 2:35:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF (Digby – Hurricane IIB) 11.8.41

One scramble was carried out. There was nothing to report. A Wing formation practise local and cloud flying and dusk landings were performed, also the usual dusk patrol.

Base Changes

504 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Chilbolton

First and Last Operational Missions

260 Sqn (Haifa – Hurricane I) flew its first OM of the war
408 Sqn RCAF (Syerston – Hampden I) flew its first OM of the war
452 Sqn RAAF (Kenley) flew its first OM in the Spitfire VB
608 Sqn (Thornaby) flew its first OM in the Hudson III


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RE: Action This Day - 8/14/2021 2:13:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		83 Sqn (Scampton – Hampden I) 14.8.41

Seventeen aircraft attacked Brunswick. Two aircraft gardening. One aircraft missing.

ADDENDUM – Hampden AE131:hit by 1. & 3. Res./Flak Abt. 521 and 2./Res Flak 237, crashed near Pattensen at 00.45 hours, crew killed.

Base Changes

80 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Aqir

First and Last Operational Missions

69 Sqn (Luqa) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIA
123 Sqn (Drem) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA
248 Sqn (Bircham Newton) flew its first OM in the Beaufighter IC
485 Sqn RNZAF (Redhill) flew its first OM in the Spitfire VB


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RE: Action This Day - 8/15/2021 1:17:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		And now for something completely different 15.8.41

I/NJG2 mounted a minor intruder operation, one Ju88 being sent out to the Räume A and B, whilst a Do17 ventured into C and F. Neither reported Feinderührung. The Junkers crew dropped a load of eight SD bombs on (probably) Hull, the Dornier dropping 75 incendiary bombs on King’s Lynn.


First and Last Operational Missions

307 Sqn (Exeter) flew its last OM in the Defiant
313 Sqn (Leconfield) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 8/16/2021 1:16:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		78 Sqn (Middleton St. George – Whitley V)

13 aircraft detailed for operations, including 3 freshers. 12 took off to attack COLOGNE. One did not take off through defective bomb doors. 3 aircraft were missing 5 did not reach target owing to mechanical trouble. 4 jettisoned bombs. One attacked ROTTERDAM. One returned with exactor trouble, 4 attacked primary target.

ADDENDUM – Whitley Z6754 was shot down by Hptm. Werner Streib of Stab1./NJG1 4km NNW of Roermond (9 A) at 0247 hours. This a/c was coned for 6 mins. By searchlight nr. 13 of 1/Flakscheinw. Rgt. 1 and by searchlight nr. 48 of 4./II/Flakscheinw. Rgt. 1. Crew killed.

Whitley Z6577 was shot down by Oblt. Wilhelm Dimter Stab1./NJG1 3 km NNE of Maeseyk (9 B) at 0350 hours. This aircraft was coned for 4 mins. by searchlight nr. 169, 1. Res. 340 of Flakscheinw. Rgt. 1. Crew killed.

Whitley Z6823 was shot down and crash landed near Breda. 2 killed, 3 POW.

Base Changes

18 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Manston
19 Sqn (Spitfire IIA) moved to Matlask
601 Sqn (Hurricane IIB) moved to Duxford

First and Last Operational Missions

245 Sqn (Ballyhalbert) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I


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RE: Action This Day - 8/17/2021 2:24:01 AM   
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11 aircraft detailed to bomb an aiming point at BREMEN and 4 aircraft to plant vegetables in the NECTARINE area.
Unfortunately one aircraft failed to return.
The route cut was via <unreadable> and thence direct to the target, a few aircraft approached the target from the North West.
Considerable ground haze and variable amounts of cloud prevented any aircraft identifying the primary target. Five aircraft succeeded in attacking the town of BREMEN. Of the remaining aircraft, one bombed CUXHAVEN, one bombed WILHELMSHAVEN, one NORDENEY aerodrome, one jettisoned its bombs 15 miles west of TEXEL owing to failure to climb. The last brought its bombs back to BASE owing to excessive exhaust flames from the starboard engine.
Considerable opposition was encountered over the target, one aircraft being hit in several places, the starboard engine also cutting. It eventually landed at LANGHAM.

ADDENDUM – Hampden AE185 was shot down by Oblt. Ludwig Becker at 0144 hours and crashed near Paterswolde. P/O H law and Sgt. PFB Orwin are buried in Haren General Cemetary. P/O EC Haskell, POW.

First and Last Operational Missions

71 Sqn (North Weald) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA
88 Sqn (Attelbridge) flew its first OM in the Blenheim IV
237 Sqn (Wadi Haifa) flew its last OM in the Gladiator II
303 Sqn (Speke) started its second operational tour on the Spitfire IA


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RE: Action This Day - 8/18/2021 1:09:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		149 Sqn (Mildenhall –Wellington IC) 18.8.41

7 A/C detailed to attack DUISBURG. One A/C returned to Base Inter Comm failure. One A/C bombed primary target. One A/C missing. 2 A/C forced to jettison bombs owing to enemy fighter attacks in S/L concentrations. Sgts. Montgomery and Reed wounded. Other A/C attacked secondary targets.

ADDENDUM – Wellington X9704 was shot down by Ofw. Gerhard Herzog (9th victory) of 3/NJG1 at 0230 and crashed 5 km NW of Roermond. The a/c was coned for 3 mins. by searchlight nr. 47 of II./ Flakscheinw. Regt. 1 and Res. Scheinw. Abt. 340. Two crew killed, 3 POW. Ofw. Herzog also shot down a 218 Sqn Wellington this night.

Base Changes

222 Sqn (Spitfire IIA/B) moved to North Weald

First and Last Operational Missions

13 Sqn (Odiham) flew its first OM in the Blenheim IV
232 Sqn (Ouston) flew its first IM in the Hurricane IIB
301 Sqn (Hemswell) flew its last OM in the Wellington IC and flew its first OM in the Wellington IV
485 Sqn RNZAF flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 8/19/2021 2:03:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		9 Sqn (Honington –Wellington IC) 19.8.41

Nine aircraft took off for operations in accordance with Headquarters, No. 3 Group operations order form B.585 dated 19/8/41.

Eight aircraft returned safely.

Wellington R1455 WS-D (Sgt. EVERITT and crew) failed to return. This aircraft was detailed to attack a target in KIEL, but from the time of take off nothing was heard from this aircraft, which was reported missing.

ADDENDUM – Wellington R1455 was hit by 3/Res. Flak Abt. 607 and crashed near Hojer at 00.35 hrs. All crew buried with full military honours in Tonder Cemetery on 23 October 1941, with a Wehrmacht band in attendance, as well as Danish personnel.

Base Changes

312 Sqn (Hurricane IIB) moved to Ayr.
402 Sqn RCAF (Hurricane IIA/B) moved to Southend

First and Last Operational Missions

17 Sqn (Elgin) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I
69 Sqn (Luqa) flew its first OM in the Beaufort I
71 Sqn (North Weald) flew its last OM in the Hurricane IIB


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RE: Action This Day - 8/20/2021 1:26:59 AM   
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Eight aircraft went to Coltishall led by F/Lt. Allen. 8 aircraft 130, 8 aircraft 152. The wing to be led by S/Ldr. Forbes.

S/Ldr. Forbes reports – “ I was leading the Squadron which was acting as high cover to six Blenheims. After some 20 to 30 miles from the coast I saw a Spitfire with a 109F on its tail at about 100 feet. I dived with my No.2 from 600 feet and followed the 109 which had broken off its attack and had turned south. I had great difficulty in catching up with the 109 and staying in position. Three two second bursts were fired and strikes observed. I then ran out of ammunition and broke away so that my No. 2 (Sgt. Green) could attack. Whilst he was attacking I covered his tail. After 3 or 4 bursts from Sgt. Green the 109 started to pour out black smoke which turned to white after a time. The 109 flew straight on for about half a mile and went into the sea nose first. I then turned towards England and followed by Sgt. Green returned to base.

P/O. Oliver reports – I was No.2 of starboard section of 66 Squadron (8 aircraft) high escort for Blenheims. Sections of four weaving in line astern. Due to a dive after a 109 I had plenty of speed and was able to climb and shoot while practically vertical at a 109 which commenced a head on dive. It turned way and my bullets entered its fuselage towards the tail……Damaged. Next burst at a passing 109 without sufficient deflection – missed. Another 109 attacked No. 1 of the section. F/Lt. Allen and myself head on. I was about 150 yards behind Allen and we both fired head on as the 109 turned to starboard our port, deflection shot. 109 continued on in the dive and shortly a lot of bluish smoke and oil started streaming out behind. Was unable to catch this E/A longer due to pressure from other E/A – probable. Enemy aircraft unusually aggressive.

Base Changes

107 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Luqa
607 Sqn (Hurricane IIA) moved to Martlesham Heath

First and Last Operational Missions

228 Sqn (Bathurst, Gambia) flew its last OM in the Sunderland I


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RE: Action This Day - 8/21/2021 1:23:27 AM   
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I/NJG2 mounted a small intruder operation two JU88s into Räume A, B and C. Neither reported Feindberührung, both dropping a load of 10 SC 50 bombs on the city of Lincoln and Waddington airfield.

Base Changes

610 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Leconfield

First and Last Operational Missions

222 Sqn (North Weald) flew its last OMs in the Spitfire IIA and B
411 Sqn RCAF (Digby – Spitfire IIA) flew its first OM of the war


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RE: Action This Day - 8/22/2021 12:59:54 AM   
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The railway station and yards at MANNHEIM were effectively bombed by 14 aircraft tonight many fires and explosions being caused. Opposition was heavy but the attack was carried out with <unreadable> determination. One aircraft failed to return. Two aircraft also detailed for the Mannheim attack, bombed KARLSRUHE as an alternative.

ADDENDUM – Hampden AE220 was hit by flak and crashed near Plankstadt, 5km West of Heidelberg at 02.12 hrs. The crew was buried in Durnbach War Cemetery.

First and Last Operational Missions

300 Sqn (Hemswell) flew its first OM in the Wellington IV


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RE: Action This Day - 8/23/2021 1:56:31 AM   
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Test flights, local and cloud, camera gun and formations were done today. There were no operational orders.

First and Last Operational Missions

255 Sqn (Coltishall) flew its last OM in the Defiant


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RE: Action This Day - 8/24/2021 1:12:41 AM   
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Six aircraft took off from LINTON to attack targets at DUISBURG. The weather and visibility were good, but there was ground haze in the target area. The target was attacked very successfully by five aircraft, from heights between 16,000 and 10,000 ft. Many bombs were seen to burst in the target area, and explosions and fires resulted. Intense and accurate searchlight and heavy flak opposition was encountered, the port outer engine of one aircraft being hit and stopped, its port wheel burst and its fuselage holed in many places. The sixth aircraft finding the target obscured by haze, delivered and attack, from 14,000 ft on HAMBORN, bomb bursts being seen and fires started. All aircraft, except that Captained by P/O Adkins and of which nothing more was heard, returned safely to base.

ADDENDUM: Halifax L9572 was shot down by Oblt. Heinrich Griese (9th victory). The crew is buried in the Reichswald War Cemetery.

Base Changes

11 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Habbaniya
14 Sqn (Blenheim) moved to Qaryarn
33 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Fuka
237 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to Kasfareet


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RE: Action This Day - 8/25/2021 1:42:13 AM   
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Six aircraft were detailed to attack KARLSRUHE. The weather was bad and several of the aircraft encountered severe electrical storms, and two, F/Lt. G. B. Blacklock (DFC)(DFM) and Sgt. Shilvers were forced to abandon their task, the former jettisoned his bombs to maintain height, and the latter brought his back. F/O K.O. Blunden possibly encountered similar conditions and failed to return. F/Lt. A.A.J. Sanders was luckier and saw his bombs bursts and a “real blaze” started. S/Ldr R.D. Speare also located and bombed the target with good results. F/Sgt. Could not locate the primary and bombed an aerodrome 20 miles West of it.
ADDENDUM: Stirling N6020 was hit by 3./Res. Flak Abt. 395 and crashed at Trier-Sievernicherhof. 6 killed and one POW.

Base Changes

33 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Amriya
54 Sqn (spitfire VA/B) moved to Hornchurch
152 Sqn (Spitfire IIA) moved to Snailwell
240 Sqn (Catalina I) moved to Castle Archdale

First and Last Operational Missions

6 Sqn (Qasaba) flew its first OM in the Lysander I
141 Sqn (Ayr) flew its first OM in the Beaufighter IF
403 Sqn RCAF (Debden) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA
504 Sqn (Chilbolton) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I


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RE: Action This Day - 8/26/2021 1:30:56 AM   
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18 Sqn (Horsham St. Faith – Blenheim IV) 26.8.41

Three a/c stood by for Channel stop, and six operated on a Circus. Target successfully located and bombed and bursts seen on buildings on S and SE sides of a/d, also on landing field. “W” was hit by cannon shell from Me 109 but made a crash landing at base.

Base Changes

313 Sqn (Spitfire IA/IIA) moved to Portreath
504 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to Ballyhalbern

First and Last Operational Missions

222 Sqn (North Weald) flew its first OM in the Spitfire VB
452 Sqn RAAF (Kenley) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 8/27/2021 1:56:17 AM   
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139 Sqn (Oulton – Blenheim IV) 27.8.41

Aircraft took off from OULTON for circus operation, with fighter escort, the target being St. OMER. Owing failure of fighter escort to make rendezvous, the aircraft after waiting 15 minutes abandoned task and returned to R.A.F. MANSTON from which Station the Squadron was to operate in the next 10-14 days.

CIRCUS 86 – Power Station Lille

18 Sqn (Horsham St. Faith – Blenheim IV)

Target not located owing to formation losing track, as there was 8/10th cloud cover over the coast, bombs brought back.

Base Changes

18 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Horsham St. Faith
610 Sqn (Leconfield) flew its last OM in the Spitfire VB


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RE: Action This Day - 8/28/2021 12:58:20 AM   
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0945 – 10 aircraft to standby, 8 to bomb DUISBURG, point C, alternatively the town, 2 to act as Intruders over the same area.

2350 – 8 aircraft took-off at short intervals, 4 being successful in attacking the main target. 2 aircraft were missing from operations. Weather conditions generally good, but flak was intense and accurate, several aircraft were damaged. One aircraft bombed the estimated area and another HAMBORN. In two cases bursts and fires were observed from the attack.

ADDENDUM – Hampden AD971 EA-O believed shot down by a night-fighter over the North Sea.
Hampden AE126 EA-N shot down by Oblt. Helmut Lent (21st victory) of 4/NJG1 S. Ameland in Wadden Sea at 0340.

First and Last Operational Missions

313 Sqn (Portreath) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA
404 Sqn RCAF (Skitten – Blenheim IVF) flew its first OM of the war


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