Squadron: 405 (PFF) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date: 1944-01-05
Completion Date: 1944-01-06
Mission: Bombing
Operation: Battle of Berlin
Target City: Stettin Germany
Target Specific:
Base: Gransden Lodge
Take Off Time: 00.14
Squadron Code: LQ S
Radio Code:
Return Base: Gransden Lodge
Return Time: 08.11
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Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
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War Diary Unavailable
405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force, RAF Gransden Lodge. Lancaster III aircraft ND 341, piloted by Flight Lieutenant GE Coldrey (RCAF) participated in an operation to Stettin, Germany Air gunner FS RHJ Daoust (RCAF) was found dead in his turret while the aircraft was returning from the operation. According to ORB, death was from natural causes. Captain made an emergency landing at West Raynham for the Medical Officer to inspect and remove the body. Aircraft then returned to Gransden Lodge
6 Bomber Group January 5/6, 1944
35 Lancaster from 408, 426, and 432 squadrons were ordered on an attack at Stettin. The crews were over the target at between 16,000 and 24,000 feet, releasing 136,000 lbs of high explosives and 42,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports, bombing was accurate and severe damaged was caused. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)
405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force, RAF Gransden Lodge. Lancaster III aircraft ND 341, piloted by Flight Lieutenant GE Coldrey (RCAF) participated in an operation to Stettin, Germany Air gunner FS RHJ Daoust (RCAF) was found dead in his turret while the aircraft was returning from the operation. According to ORB, death was from natural causes. Captain made an emergency landing at West Raynham for the Medical Officer to inspect and remove the body. Aircraft then returned to Gransden Lodge
Bomber Command Museum Monthly ORB
