Overview
12 Sqn took part in 2 minelaying operations this week, and one main bombing attack on Dortmund. One aircraft and 5 crew members were lost. The crew of Fg Off Mounsey were on their first mission (see the account of the Bomb Aimer below).
The attack on Dortmund was the largest carried out by Bomber Command during the Battle of the Ruhr (826 aircraft dispatched) and the largest effort so far by 12 Sqn – 21 aircraft. It was a very successful raid and nearly 2000 buildings were destroyed, including the large Hoesch steelworks, which ceased production. 599 people were killed and 1.275 were injured.
The unit was also visited, on 21st May, by the Air Officer Commanding 1 Group, Air Vice Marshall E.A.B. Rice CBE, MC.
Extract from Station Diary
Extract from the Appendix to the 12 Sqn Operational Record Book
RAF Wickenby - This week in history - World War 2 
This is an amazing resource of information adding to my knowledge of RAF Wickenby and the brave souls that flew from this historic site.
Thank you for your work in keeping their memories alive.
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