August 1, 1944





    37 Lancasters from 408, 419 and 428 squadron were joined by 103 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 424, 426, 427, 429, 431, 432, 433, and 434 squadrons on an attack of 3 V-1 sites at Ferme Du Forestal, Acquet, and L’Hey. There was 10/10th cloud over all the targets and only P/O C. McKinstry from 426 squadron released 8,000 lbs of high explosives from 16,000 feet. All the other crews were ordered back to base by the master bomber.