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Flight Lieutenant Norman Adam McHolm, Target Monheim

February 20, 1945

 

112 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, 427, 429, and 432 Squadrons were ordered on an attack of the oil refinery at Monheim, Germany. The crews were over the target at between 14,000 and 16,000 feet, releasing 698,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports, bombing was accurate and severe damage was caused.

 

5 killed, 9 POW, 2 aircraft lost (Halifax III NP-942 coded ZL-T from 427 Squadron, Halifax VII RG-455 coded QO-X from 432 Squadron) 1 aircraft hit by flak, 6 aircraft attacked by enemy fighter planes.

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