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Post by BH_Lt_Reddog on Jun 7, 2012 10:14:31 GMT -6
25th. September 1918: Raid on munitions factory S. of KAISERSLAUTERN.
12 DH4s All reached the objective.
Anti-Aircraft fire: Heavy and accurate over objective. Enemy Aircraft: About 25 - 30 on return journey.
Squadron Commander's remarks: Lines were crossed at 14,500 feet at BLAMONT and a course was steered over BITSCHE and PIRMASENS to KAISERSLAUTERN. Returned over SAARBURG to LUNEVILLE. Weather conditions good, strong W.S.W. wind. On the outward journey no E.A. were encountered, but after leaving objective at least 12 attacked, these were partly driven off but were heavily reinforced and a stiff fight ensued to the lines. Two E.A. were destroyed, one by Lt.W.G.Braid (Pilot), and one by 2/Lt.G.E.Little (Observer), also two shot down out of control and one driven down by 2/Lt.J.D.Evans.
Casualties: Two Observers killed. One Pilot wounded. One Pilot injured in crash on return. Three pilots and three Observers missing.
Note: Only half of the aircraft returned unscathed. Aircraft number F5714, flown by Dunlop and Heyes, was one of 4 DH4's from 55 Squadron shot down on that day.
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