The 149 Sqdn left from Lakenheath at 1943-05-18 at 22:51
He flew with a Short Stirling (type III, serial BK701, code OJ-G).
Campaign report of the USAAF:
(Eighth Air Force): The Combined Bomber Offensive (CBO) plan for the round-the-clock bombing of the enemy from the UK by the RAF and Eighth Air Force is approve by the Combined Chiefs of Staff (CCS). The Eighth Air Force now has authorization to proceed with daylight strategic bombing within the type of combined offensive it has long wished to initiate. The CBO plan lists the destruction of German fighters as the immediate priority objective. Primary objectives in order are German submarine yards and bases, the German aircraft industry, ball bearings, and oil (the last being contingent upon attacks from the Mediterranean against Ploesti, Rumania). Secondary objectives in order of priority are synthetic rubber and tires, and military motor transport vehicles.
Campaign report of the RAF:
17/18 May 1943
3 Mosquitos to Munich, 6 aircraft minelaying off La Pallice. 1 Stirling minelayer lost.
18 May 1943
13 Bostons bombed Abbeville airfield without loss.
18/19 May 1943
13 Lancasters and 4 Wellingtons minelaying off Brest and in the southern part of Biscay. No losses.
With thanks to the RAF and USAAF.net!
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