For the first time (in Baltimores) the Squadron featured in night ops. last night. Three of our aircraft, piloted by the Commanding Officer, Lt.-Col. C.S.COPPEN, and the Flight Commanders, Majors BARNBY, D.F.C. and JANDRELL, taking off, carry-out bombing and strafing of enemy camps and M.T. and landed safely.
Oprep Nos. 167-8-9 and Sortie Reports
With the waxing of the moon, our efforts are to become more intensified. Whilst the aircraft were returning, Jerry visited the L.G. and dropped 3 bombs in the vicinity of No. 12 Squadron. He dropped 3 more on “O” track before leaving the vicinity.
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News came through Wing that Captain BUDD and F/Sgt. HODGKINSON, one of his gunners, are safe. No news of the remainder of the crew or the aircraft. We have six aircraft on ops. tonight.