69 Halifaxes from 419, 427, 428, and 429 Squadrons plus 6 Lancasters from 426 Squadron were joined by 14 Wellingtons from 432 Squadron on an attack at Hannover. The crews were over the target at between 15,000 and 22,000 feet, releasing 275,000 lbs of incendiaries and 182,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports, the visibility was good but bombing missed the target.
Sgt J. Kelly from 419 Squadron returned early as the oxygen system was u/s.
Sgt D. Berry from 426 Squadron returned early as the port inner was u/s. They landed safely at base on 3 engines.
F/Sgt N. Cook from 427 Squadron returned early as the port inner was
u/s. They landed safely at base on 3 engines.
F/Sgt W. Kruse from 428 Squadron returned early as the port outer was
u/s. They landed safely at base on 3 engines.
Sgt L. Cotton RAF F/Sgt W. Dickson RCAF Sgt A. Bohn RAF Sgt J. Wright RAF Sgt E. Miller RCAF F/O K. Jones RAF and crew, flying Halifax V LK-914 coded NA-K, failed to return from this operation.
F/O W. Ingraham RCAF Sgt L. Pelmear RAF Sgt C. Palmer RAF Sgt V. Moore RAF Sgt E. Bartram RAF–POW
F/Lt G. Pentony from 429 Squadron returned early as the rear turret was u/s.
F/O A. Mercer from 432 Squadron returned early as the compasses were
u/s.
Sgt W. Mayo RCAF F/Sgt F. Reeson RAF Sgt A. Haggins RAF Sgt L. Tierney RAF–POW and crew, flying Wellington LN-547 coded QO-G, failed to return from this operation.
P/O L. Whetton RAF–POW Sgt J. Mutch RAF–POW F/Sgt B. Williams RNZAF–POW
P/O H. Green RAF and crew from 434 Squadron, flying Halifax V LK-909 coded WL-G, failed to return from this operation.
Sgt S. Hearn RAF Sgt J. Cross RAF F/Sgt A. Cudd RAF Sgt E. Coward RAF W/O1 A. Heaney RCAF F/Sgt D. Burge RAF
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