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Flight Lieutenant Norman Adam McHolm, Target Mainz

February 27, 1945

 

102 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, 427, 429, and 432 Squadrons were joined by 85 Lancasters from 419, 424, 428, 431, 433, and 434 Squadrons on an attack at Mainz, Germany. The crews were over the target at between 15,000 and 18,000 feet, releasing 534,000 lbs of high explosives and 891,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports, the target was cloud covered, but severe damage was caused.

 

6 killed, 1 aircraft lost (Halifax III RG-347 coded ZL-P from 429 Squadron) 3 aircraft hit by flak.

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