Henderson, Robert Norman (Flight Lieutenant)
Killed in Action 1944-August-26
Birth Date: 1916-November-07
Born: Ottawa, Ontario
Parents: Noble and Doris (nee Johnson), Henderson
Spouse:
Home:
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAF
Unit
88 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
En Garde Be on you guard
Base
Hartford Bridge
Rank
Flight Lieutenant
Position
Pilot
Service Numbers
46408
Prev: 518424
Rouen FranceCrew or Other Personnel
Boston BZ423
Mission
Boston BZ423
Bombing Rouen France 1944-August-26 to 1944-August-26
88 (B) Sqn (RAF) Hartford Bridge
15 Bostons of 342 Squadron and 15 Bostons of 88 Squadron, led by Flying Officer Allegret, were dispatched to attack concentrations on the south bank of the RIVER SEINE at ROUEN. 26 aircraft attacked at 18.04/7 hrs from 14,000’/15,000’ with 112x500lbs bombs. Concentrations of bursts in the target area causing columns of black smoke, and a number of fires. Some bombs fell on the opposite bank of the river.
Aircraft of 88 Squadron abandoned task owing to mechanical failure. Intense heavy flak was encountered from the target area and seven aircraft received minor damage. Aircraft “O” of 88 Squadron (F/LT Henderson crashed near Hook on return to base, and all three of the crew were killed.Royal Air Force Operating Record Book
Boston BZ423 - Bombing Rouen France - 1944-08-26 to 1944-08-26
Squadron: 88 (B) Sqn (RAF)
Start Date: 1944-08-26
Completion Date: 1944-08-26
Mission: Bombing
Operation: unspecified
Target City: Rouen France
Target Specific:
Base: Hartford Bridge
Take Off Time: 18:16
Squadron Code: RH-O
Radio Code:
Return Base:
Return Time:
Crash City: Hook, Hampshire
Crash Specifics:
Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
Crash Reason:
Flak Battery:
Enemy Claim:
War Diary Unavailable
6 Group Unavailable
6 Group Unavailable
15 Bostons of 342 Squadron and 15 Bostons of 88 Squadron, led by Flying Officer Allegret, were dispatched to attack concentrations on the south bank of the RIVER SEINE at ROUEN. 26 aircraft attacked at 18.04/7 hrs from 14,000’/15,000’ with 112x500lbs bombs. Concentrations of bursts in the target area causing columns of black smoke, and a number of fires. Some bombs fell on the opposite bank of the river.
Aircraft of 88 Squadron abandoned task owing to mechanical failure. Intense heavy flak was encountered from the target area and seven aircraft received minor damage. Aircraft “O” of 88 Squadron (F/LT Henderson crashed near Hook on return to base, and all three of the crew were killed.Royal Air Force Operating Record Book
