The 199 Sqdn left from an unknown RAF station at 1943-06-03 at an unknown time
He flew with a Vickers Wellington (type X, serial HE920, code EX-).
Campaign report of the USAAF:
(Eighth Air Force): HQ 5th Air Defense Wing arrives at Duxford, England from the US. This unit will be redesignated the 66th Fighter Wing in Jul 43. HQ 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) and it's 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) arrive with B-17's at Grafton Underwood, England from the US. HQ 386th Bombardment Group (Medium) and it's 552d, 553d and 554th Bombardment Squadrons (Medium) arrive with B-26's at Snetterton Heath, England from the US.
Campaign report of the RAF:
2/3 June 1943
Minelaying: 21 Wellingtons and 14 Stirlings laid mines off the Biscay ports without loss.
3/4 June 1943
24 Wellingtons and 15 Stirlings minelaying off the Biscay ports, 16 OTU leaflet flights. 1 OTU Wellington was lost in the sea.
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