13 Wellingtons from 432 squadron were ordered on a mining operation to Lorient and St.Nazaire. The crews were over the garden at between 3,000 and 5,000 feet, sowing 22@1500 lb mines.

Sgt. S. Atkinson returned early as the compasses were u/s.
Sgt. A. Erickson returned early as they encountered severe icing.
F/Sgt. J. Esdale and Sgt. A. Slegg landed at Harwell on return due to low fuel.