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The 419 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1942-07-06 at an unknown time. Loc or duty Training

1942-07-06 · Unknown location · United Kingdom

The story

On Monday 06 July 1942, a member of the 419 Sqdn, Corporal K E V Denyer, took off from an unknown RAF station 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 an unknown time .

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.


With thanks to the RAF and USAAF.net!

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