The 419 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1942-07-06 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Training
He flew with a Vickers Wellington (type III, serial X3556, code VR-L).
Campaign report of the USAAF:
(8th Air Force): The RAF invites the Eighth Air Force to share membership in important RAF operational committees dealing with targets, operational research, interception, and bomber operations. VIII Air Force Service Command sets up HQ at Bushy Park with Major General Walter H Frank as Commanding General. 6 B-17s arrive in the UK via the N Atlantic ferry route.
Campaign report of the RAF:
5/6 July 1942
14 Wellingtons minelaying off St Nazaire without loss.
6/7 July 1942
42 aircraft minelaying off Lorient and Verdon. 3 Wellingtons lost.
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