Squadron: 405 (PFF) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date: 1943-09-05
Completion Date: 1943-09-06
Mission: Bombing
Operation: Battle of Berlin
Target City: Mannheim Germany
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Base: Gransden Lodge
Take Off Time: 19.25
Squadron Code: LQ I
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Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
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405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft HR 810 lost during operations against Mannheim, Germany.
6 Bomber Group September 5/6, 1943
49 Halifaxes from 419, 427, 428, and 434 squadrons were joined by 6 Lancasters from 426 squadron on an attack at Mannheim. The crews were over the target at between 17,000 and 21,000 feet, releasing 110,000 lbs of high explosives and 113,000 lbs incendiaries. According to reports, the target was clear of cloud and severe damage was caused.
While the above crews were going to Mannheim, 9 Wellingtons from 432squadron were ordered on a mining operation to Brest and Lorient. The crews were over the garden at between 2,000 and 5,000 feet, sowing 18@1500 lb mines. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)
405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft HR 810 lost during operations against Mannheim, Germany.
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