Mike McHolm
Flight Lieutenant Norman Adam McHolm, Target Essen
February 23, 1945
118 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, 427, 429, and 432 Squadrons were ordered on an attack at Essen, Germany. The crews were over the target at between 15,000 and 17,000 feet, releasing 232,000 lbs of high explosives and 569,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports, the target was cloud covered but severe damage was caused to the Krupp complex.
No casualties, no aircraft lost, 4 aircraft hit by flak.
Flight Lieutenant Norman Adam McHolm, Target Essen
February 23, 1945
118 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, 427, 429, and 432 Squadrons were ordered on an attack at Essen, Germany. The crews were over the target at between 15,000 and 17,000 feet, releasing 232,000 lbs of high explosives and 569,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports, the target was cloud covered but severe damage was caused to the Krupp complex.
No casualties, no aircraft lost, 4 aircraft hit by flak.