Shot down over the Forest d'Eperlecques and both Pilot, Flying Officer C O Motheral and Navigator bailed out and were shot at as they descended.
After they landed both Flying Officer C O Motheral and his navigator, Flying Officer W J Dumsday managed to hide from the enemy for the remaining six hours of daylight. After dark they were able to get out of the area. Both subsequently returned to the UK
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