The 149 Sqdn left from Lakenheath at 1943-05-22 at 22:11
He flew with a Short Stirling (type III, serial BF510, code OJ-P).
Campaign report of the USAAF:
(Eighth Air Force): The 451st Bombardment Squadron (Medium), 322d Bombardment Group (Medium) transfers with B-26C's from Rattlesden, England to Rougham, England.
Campaign report of the RAF:
21/22 May 1943
Minelaying: 104 aircraft - 64 Wellingtons, 36 Stirlings, 4 Lancasters - carried out extensive minelaying in the Frisians and the River Gironde, and off La Pallice. 3 Wellingtons and 1 Stirling lost. 4 Mosquitos attacked Berlin without loss.
22 May 1943
7 Mosquitos to attack railway workshops at Nantes turned back because of fighter opposition. No aircraft lost.
With thanks to the RAF and USAAF.net!
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