307 Lancasters, 7 Halifaxes, and 8 Mosquitos took part on this attack on Berlin on the night of 23/24 December.

BRIEFING

Purpose

To cause maximum damage to the target area

Date

Night of 23/24 December 1943

576 Aircraft Detailed

7

Target Code

WHITEBAIT

?? Intended Route

Elsham Wolds - Sheringham - 52°20N 03°00E - 50°30N 06°08E - 50°33N 09°40E - 50°50N 12°27E - 52°05N 13°10E - Target - 53°02N 13°27E - 52°35N 09°43E - 52°40N 03°00E - Mablethorpe - Elsham Wolds

TIMING

Zero Hour

2045 hrs, but changed to 0400 hrs

First Wave

112 Lancasters, including 3 aircraft from 576 Sqn to attack between zero and zero +4, and manned by the best crews

Second Wave

116 Lancasters, including 2 aircraft from 576 Sqn to attack between zero +4 and zero +8

Third Wave