The 161 Sqdn left from Tempsford at 1942-10-03 at an unknown time
He flew with a Armstrong Whitworth Whitley (type V, serial Z6653, code MA-D).
Campaign report of the USAAF:
(Eighth Air Force:) The 95th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, arrives at Eglington, Co Derry, Ireland from the US with P-38s.
Campaign report of the RAF:
2/3 October 1942
Krefeld
188 aircraft - 95 Wellingtons, 39 Halifaxes, 31 Lancasters, 23 Stirlings. 7 aircraft - 3 Halifaxes, 2 Wellingtons, 1 Lancaster, 1 Stirling - lost, 3.1 per cent of the force.
The Pathfinders encountered dense haze and their marking was late. The raid which developed was dispersed and not expected to cause much damage. Only 3 streets in the northern part of the town are mentioned as being hit.
3 Wellingtons laid mines in the Frisians without loss.
With thanks to the RAF and USAAF.net!
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