Took off on a low-level attack on some armament and steel works at Denain, France.
Escaping at low level one hit an electrical tower, one hit a tree and four were shot down by night fighters.
Killed: Flight Sergeant Cyril Eugene Ashworth RAF KIA Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery Plot 4. Row AA. Grave 16. S/Ldr Gordon Ernest Hawkins RAF pilot KIA Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Plot 4. Row AA. Grave 1.
Evader: Flying Officer E Kinsella RAF Evader