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Flight Lieutenant Norman Adam McHolm, Target Heligoland

April 18, 1945

 

111 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, and 432 Squadrons were ordered on an attack of the naval base and airfield at Heligoland, Germany. The crews were over the target at between 17,000 and 19,000 feet, releasing 1,163,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports, the weather was clear and severe damage was caused.

 

14 killed, 2 aircraft lost (Halifax VII NP-776 coded EQ-R from 408 Squadron, Halifax III NP-946 coded PT-L from 420 Squadron) 2 aircraft hit by flak. Last 420 "Snowy Owl" Squadron Operational Mission in WWII.

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