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This
Day In History
Summary
of Events for No.
439 (CAN) Squadron
as
recorded in the 439 Squadron Operations Record Book Form
540
for
20
September 1944
R.C.A.F.
Melsbroek, Belgium
Heavy
low cloud prevailed throughout the day. One operation was on schedule,
but it was abortive due to unfavourable weather over the target area.
Detail
of Work Carried Out by No. 439 RCAF
Squadron
as
compiled by in the 439 Squadron Operations Record Book Form
541
| A/C
Type & Number |
Crew |
Duty |
Up |
Down |
| MN352
PD458
JR500
MN869
PD465
MP145
MN989
MP177 |
F/L
Monson A.E.
F/O
Vokey R.W.
F/O
Johns R.A.
F/O
Laurence R.H.
F/O
Hogg J.E.
F/O
Roberts J.
F/O
Henderson A.L.
F/O
Smith R.V.
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Dive-Bombing |
14:05 |
14:55 |
Details
of Sortie or Flight
This
show was in direct aid to the troops which are in great danger
of being cut off in the salient northeast of Nijmegen. Eight of
our aircraft carried 500 lb. bombs (.025 tail fuse) into the air
to carry out a bombing attack against the pontoon bridge the
Huns are constructing across the river at map ref. E.82676. F/L
Monson led the Squadron up to within a few miles of the target
area, but low cloud at 1,000 feet forced the aircraft to return
to base without carrying out the attack. All aircraft returned
to base at 14:55 hours, mission abortive.
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