The 301 Sqdn left from Hemswell at 1942-10-12 at 18:37

On Monday 12 October 1942, a member of the 301 Sqdn, Sergeant Z Turuta, took off from Hemswell in the United Kingdom. His mission is mentioned elsewhere on WW2 History Europe. You can find the other details of this mission by searching here. Training and cargo flights are not separately mentioned as a mission. The plane left at 18:37.

He flew with a Vickers Wellington (type IV, serial R1585, code GR-F).

Campaign report of the USAAF:

(Eighth Air Force:) The VIII Fighter Command is made responsible for the preparation and movement of air echelons of the Twelfth AF from the UK to N Africa.

Campaign report of the RAF:

11/12 October 1942

Minelaying: 80 aircraft to many locations. 2 Wellingtons and 1 Stirling lost.

12/13 October 1942

Wismar

59 Lancasters of 5 Group encountered bad weather conditions but claimed to have started a large fire at the target. 2 aircraft lost.

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