AM 142 SOE Operation BIT III Chaffinch
Beskrivelse
Særmelding BBC : Drøm er stjerneskudd
Code : ESTER Signal bakke: "R" Signal fly: NA
EUREKA: NA
GEE: NA
CON PAK M HD CRS SPD LAND . MERKNAD
12 4 380 270 135 05:20
Squad: RAF 138
1. F/O Kelly John 406 BS B-24D-1-CF 42-94773 5Z-L
Out: 21:20 Drop: 01:29-45 C
- 1. Crew:
- F/O Kelly John T Pilot ASN 0796400
- Doyle L. Corley - Copilot ASN 0800753
- Joseph P. Cox - Navigator ASN 0673101
- Orrin Brown,Jr. - Bombardier ASN 0733020
- Henry Cooke - Dispatcher ASN 6257502
- Joseph C. Parker - R.O. ASN 34290522
- Russell R. Hancock - Engineer ASN 17027284
- Lawrence G. Dana - Gunner ASN 39827090
- Look picture - Kelly's Heroes!
1. Captains report:
"C" Lightening system, flashing "R", Dropped to left of lights approx 25 yards - dropped in clearing. Light / heavy flak 00:47-6000* at Knaben, Heavy flak was high, light fairley accurate. Nr 1 prop. was nicked and blister alongside pilot was hit.
Recetion and visibility good. In target area from 0129-0145 hours. Good reception.
Skegness 21:51 5000'
Stapnes 00:32 6500'
Ogne 02:29 5400'
Skegness 04:44 5000'
Field report: Not receiver yet.
Remarks SOE: Aircraft in target area 16 minutes.
Too long considering pinpoint was found without trouble.
0375-Kelly-07May44.jpg
L 773 i St.179 early periode log May 6th.
HS2-132 s84
Harrison says: Lt Kelly's a/c took violent evaded action. Am 131-2
Til Sted
| Tittel | Lenke |
|---|---|
| Landgangsmyr | Se mer |
Fra Base
| Tittel | Lenke |
|---|---|
| RAF Harrington | Se mer |
Deltakere
| Navn | Lenke |
|---|---|
| F/O Kelly John T | Se mer |
Fremdrift
| Navn | Lenke |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Liberator B-24D-1-CF 42-63773 5Z-L Dark Angel | Se mer |
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