AIRCRAFT PROFILE |
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Aircraft: |
JA957 |
Type: |
Lancaster Mk. I |
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AIRCRAFT HISTORY |
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Date |
Event |
Sqn Code |
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25 Nov 1943 |
Initial record to be updated when first event found |
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04 Dec 1943 |
UL-X2 |
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576 Squadron OPERATIONS |
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Code |
Date |
Operation |
Captain |
Events |
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UL-X2 |
04 Dec 1943
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LEIPZIG |
WO M.J. Graham |
Target: Built-up Area. Returned early - engine failure |
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UL-X2 |
16 Dec 1943
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BERLIN |
WO T.J. Bassett |
Target: Built-up area. Load: 1x 4000lb 'cookie' 56x 30lb and 1122x 4lb incendiaries. Diverted to Wickenby due to bad weather but overshot the flare path at 0028 hrs whilst landing in low cloud and fog. The captain retracted the undercarriage and the Lancaster came to a halt on its belly. Three crewmen were possibly injured. Aircraft (Cat B) was repaired but was lost on 08 Jul 44 with 9 Sqn. |
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NOSE ART |
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Default Nose Image - Waiting for design |
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AIRCRAFT IMAGES |
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MOVEMENT CARDS |
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LOSS CARDS |
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LOSS/INCIDENT REPORT |
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