27 Lancasters from 408 and 419 squadrons were joined by 61 Halifaxes from 420, 425, 426, and 432 squadron on an attack at Caen in support of the ground troops. The crews were over the target at between 7,000 and 9,000 feet. Releasing 1,008,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports, the weather was clear and bombing was accurate.
F/O H. Jones from 408 squadron landed at Worksop on return due to faulty fuel gauges.
F/Lt. G. Peck from 419 squadron was attacked by an enemy aircraft, there
was no claim or damage.
F/O J. Dargis from 425 squadron returned early was they were unable
to raise the under carriage.
P/O N. Becker from 426 squadron was hit by flak, not serious.
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