Squadron: 405 (PFF) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date: 1943-04-30
Completion Date: 1943-05-01
Mission: Bombing
Operation: Battle of the Ruhr
Target City: Essen Germany
Target Specific:
Base: Gransden Lodge
Take Off Time: 00.08
Squadron Code: LQ P
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Crash City: Oosterhout, Netherlands
Crash Specifics:
Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
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War Diary Unavailable
6 Bomber Group April 30/May 1, 1943
20 Halifaxes from 408 and 419 Squadrons were ordered on an operation to Essen. The crews were over the target at between 17,000 and 19,000 feet, releasing 28,000 lbs of high explosives and 43,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports, the target was cloud covered with some new damage caused. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)
With No. 405 (B) Squadron, RCAF, when lost. Failed to Return, Essen, 1.5.43 Unit 405
Crew of Halifax DT 741 by Alex Murray for BBC News
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