June 9/10, 1944

    76 Halifaxes from 420, 424, 425, 426, 431, 432, and 434 squadrons were joined by 24 Lancasters from 408 and 419 squadrons in attacking the airfield at Le Mans. The crews were over the target from between 1,000 and 7,000 feet releasing 838,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports this attack was successful and the airfield was well hit.

    Sgt. T. Barton of 425 squadron was hit by flak and attacked by a JU-88. There was no damage or claim on the fighter and flak damage wasn’t serious.

    Sgt. H. McVicar of 431 squadron was hit by flak. The aerial was shot off.
    F/O R. Harrison was attacked by a FW-190. There was no claim or damage.
     


     

    While the group was attacking Le Mans, 14 Halifaxes from 428 and 433 squadrons were ordered out on a mining operation to Brest and Le Havre.  The crews were over the garden at between 14,000 and 15,000 feet, sowing 56@1500 lb mines.

    All crews returned safely to base.
     


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