Overview
Just one target attacked this week – Kassel – but it was a very successful raid for Bomber Command, with over 100,000 people displaced and a conservative estimate of dead at 5,599, although more than 3000 more were missing. One 12 Sqn aircraft and it’s crew, including a “second dicky” pilot, were all killed. Another danger for aircrews is illustrated in the damage to Fg Off Illingworth’s aircraft, which was hit by a 30lb incendiary released from above, damaging the starboard mainplane and aileron (see Station Diary below).
Extract from Station Diary
Extract from Appendix to 12 Sqn Operational Record Book
RAF Wickenby - This week in history - World War 2 