McLaughlin, Thomas George (Flight Sergeant)
Killed in Action 1944-August-26
Birth Date: 1923
Born:
Parents: OHN AND EMILY MCLAUGHLIN, OF REDHILL.
Spouse: GRACE MARY MCLAUGHLIN, OF REDHIL
Home:
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAFVR
Unit
88 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
En Garde Be on you guard
Base
Hartford Bridge
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Position
Wireless Operator
Service Numbers
1319078)
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
