30 Lancasters from 419, 428, 431, and 434 were ordered to attack Munich. The crews were over the target at between 16,000 to 21,000 feet, releasing 89,000 lbs of high explosives and 130,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports the central area of the city was hit and some industrial areas being severely damaged. This was the last major attack on Munich.
F/Lt. W. Osborn from 419 squadron had the stbd inner go u/s on return.
They landed safely at Swinderby on 3 engines.
F/L R. Swartz from 428 squadron was hit by flak, not serious. They landed
at Swinderby on return.
F/O N. MacLeod and crew from 431 Squadron, flying Lancaster KB-796 coded
SE-R, were attacked by a JU-88. The port outer was hit and caught fire,
hydraulics and oxygen u/s, both turrets u/s, and the bomb bay holed. They
landed safely at Manston on 3 engines.
P/O F. Hart from 434 Squadron returned early as the radios were u/s.
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