AIRCRAFT PROFILE |
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Aircraft: |
LM679 |
Type: |
Lancaster Mk III |
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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 |
UL-D2 |
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03 Jul 1945 |
Change of Sqn Code based on Flight Record created |
UL-L |
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04 Aug 1945 |
Change of Sqn Code based on Flight Record created |
UL-D2 |
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576 Squadron OPERATIONS |
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Code |
Date |
Operation |
Captain |
Events |
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UL-D2 |
09 Apr 1945 |
KIEL |
Flt Lt W.J.J. Stevens |
Target: The Dettsche-Werke U-Boat yard, shipping, and industrial sites on the east side of Kiel harbour. Load: 1x 4000lb 'cookie' and 16x 500lb bombs. The German heavy cruiser 'Admiral Scheer' was sunk at dock during this attack. |
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UL-D2 |
14 Apr 1945 |
CUXHAVEN |
Fg Off J.O. Armstrong |
Harbour. Flown as a diversion to the main raid on Potsdam Load: B, C, G, N, X, K2: 1x 4000lb ‘Cookie’ and 16x 500lb bombs All other aircraft: 1x 4000lb ‘Cookie’ and 16x 500lb bombs |
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UL-D2 |
18 Apr 1945 |
HELIGOLAND |
Flt Lt W.J.J. Stevens |
Target: Naval base, submarine repair yards, airfield and built-up area. Load: 12x 1000lb and 4x 500lb bombs. |
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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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