April 18

What happened on this date across the years 1941–1945.

April 18, 1942
L.G. 98

We do have some excitement here occasionally and some of us in camp here had a few awkward moments as well when a Blenheim of No. 15 Squadron, carrying out "dawn patrol" flying made a crash landing just short of our camp and somewhat conveniently near our hospital. Fortunately the services of the latter were not required and though help was immediately forthcoming, all members of the crew extricated themselves unhurt from the wreckage, without assistance.

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April 18, 1943
El Djem

Fighter Squadrons have moved out and our camp was established. Col. MARTIN and Col. DURRANT paid us a visit. Our aircraft started arriving from HASBUB and all had landed safely by 1330 hours. "B" Party left HASBUB at 1300 hours and camped 15 miles South of SFAX for the night. No operational
Flying. Oprep No. 268

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April 18, 1944
Biferno, Italy

A successful attack was made on a factory north of POPOLI and no enemy opposition was encountered. Sortie Report No. 637 The D.A.F. Entertainment Unit arrived to-day, led by Sgt. DESMOND and presented a really enjoyable show. Squadron R/0. 35/44.

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