8-14 April 1944

Overview

We are now into the period building up to the invasion of Europe in June 1944 – the Battle of Berlin is over and the Luftwaffe night fighters were not the force they were, due to losses caused by US long range fighters. Consequently, we start to see attacks on communication centers in France and Belgium during the following months, with the occasional foray into Germany itself.

This week, Wickenby squadrons carried out operations to Villeneuve-St-George, Aulnoye, Gulf of Danzig and Aachen. Two aircraft were lost and 13 aircrew were killed and one became a POW (see very comprehensive account below).