Mitchell FV-927 was detailed to carry out high-level bombing of constructional works at Mimoyecques, France.
Aircraft was engaged in a daylight raid (Operation NOBALL) against German V-weapon sites in France when it was shot down by a direct flak hit at Audembert, France.
Killed: Warrant Officer Class 2 Carl Martin Berg RCAF R/121885 KIA Calais Canadian War Cemetery, grave 2. F. 2. Warrant Officer Class 2 John Harrison Cowieson RCAF R/122979 KIA Calais Canadian War Cemetery, grave 4. G. 11. Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph Amedee Grenier RCAF R/145806 KIA Calais Canadian War Cemetery, grave 2. F. 4. Flight Sergeant Keith Mcrae Smith RAAF KIA Calais Canadian War Cemetery, grave 2. F. 5.
