Overview
Wickenby aircraft were involved in 3 missions this week; minelaying in the Kattegat and twice to Essen – 8 aircrew were killed and one aircraft was lost. A rear gunner was killed by a night fighter during the minelaying and 7 aircrew were killed in the first mission to Essen, where Sgt Yule and his crew were lucky to return when hit be a 4000 lb “cookie” dropped from above (see Station Diary). It is also interesting to note that a jet fighter was observed during the second Essen operation.
Extract from Station Diary
From left to right standing: J.Philips, J. Kelly.
Extract from 12 Sqn Appendix to Operational Record Book
RAF Wickenby - This week in history - World War 2 