28/08/1942 – Attack Against Targets at Nuremburg
Ten aircraft were detailed to attack the above target. Bomb load of 4000lb. And 1000lb. 500lb. And incendiaries were dropped in the target area. Large fires were seen, A.A. fire was heavy but inaccurate, there were large concentrations of searchlights, enemy aircraft were very accurate. Wellington BJ.837, captained by Sgt. Hockaday reported that the whole town was ablaze and fires were observed 70 miles from the target. Four bomber and one presumed to be fighter were seen falling in flames. The nacelle tanks were pulled in the Amiens region, approximately 60 miles from the coast. Aircraft landed at Tangmere owing to shortage of petrol. On landing one tyre was discovered to be burst. Wellington X.3936 captained by P/O Trott, was attacked by ME.110 fire was returned and the rear gunner, Sgt. Hamerton, reported that the enemy aircraft was hit, no further fire was exchanged. the weather was excellent being clear moonlight over the target, navigation was very good by D/R and T/R. Wellington BJ.673 captained by Sgt. Davis and Wellington X.3389 captained by Sgt. Perks failed to return.
Wellington Mk.III X.3396 AA-S
Sgt. Richard Stansfield Derek Kearns, RNZAF NZ405572 – Pilot.
Sgt. Eric Lees, RAFVR 1132278 – 2nd Pilot.
Sgt. William John Muir Low Barclay, RNZAF NZ404454 – Observer.
Sgt. Morris Watson Egerton, RNZAF NZ41576 – Wireless Operator.
Sgt. Andrew John Moller, RNZAF NZ411770 – Front Gunner.
Sgt. Harold Ernest Anzac Price, RNZAF NZ405505 – Rear Gunner.
Take Off 20:45 – Landed 04:20
Flight Time 07:35
03/09/1942 – Operations. Attack Against Targets At Emden
Six aircraft were detailed to attack the above target. Bomb load of 500lb. Were dropped in target area by two aircraft. Two failing to reach the target. A.A. fire was slight, searchlights were few. The weather was bad, being heavy cloud all the way to target and 10/10ths cloud over target. Navigation was good. Wellington X.3396 captained by Sergt. Law and Wellington X.3794 captained by Sergt. Hunting, failed to return.
Wellington Mk.III BJ.765 AA-L
Sgt. Eric Lees, RAFVR 1132278 – Pilot.
Sgt. W. McIntyre, RAFVR 1073152 – Observer.
Sgt. Peter Anthony Young, RAFVR 1162261 – Wireless Operator.
Sgt. Charles Norman Anderson, RNZAF 658255 – Front Gunner.
Sgt. Frederick Richard Guppy, RAFVR 1184152 – Rear Gunner.
Take Off 23:20 – Landed 03:20
Flight Time 04:00
04/09/1942 – Operations. Attack Against Targets At Bremen
Twelve aircraft were detailed to attack the above target. Bomb load of 4,000lb. and incendiaries were dropped in the target area by nine aircraft. Three aircraft were forced to return to base owing to aircraft failures. Large fires were seen with smoke rising up to 8,000feet. Intense light and heavy A.A. fire was encountered on the way to target and in target area, searchlights were concentrated and accurate over a large area. A few enemy aircraft were seen but no attacks were made. The weather was fine over target area, visibility was good. Navigation was by T.R. and D.R.
Wellington Mk.III BJ.765 AA-L
Sgt. Eric Lees, RAFVR 1132278 – Pilot.
Sgt. Kenneth David Glenn, RCAF R.79353 – Observer.
Sgt. Peter Anthony Young, RAFVR 1162261 – Wireless Operator.
Sgt. Charles Norman Anderson, RAFVR 658255 – Front Gunner.
Sgt. Frederick Richard Guppy, RAFVR 1184152 – Rear Gunner.
Take Off 00:15 – Landed 02:30
Flight Time 02:15
06/09/1942 – Operations. Attack Against Targets At Duisburg
Fifteen aircraft were detailed to carry out the above attacks. Bomb load of 4,000lb. 1,00lb. 500lb. 250lb. and incendiaries were dropped in the target area, large fires were seen to be growing in intensity. A.A. fire was heavy and intense but was bursting high above aircraft, searchlights were intense, particularly at target area.
Wellington BJ772 captained by F/Lt. Womersley was attacked from rear on return by an enemy aircraft, one bursts was fired by the rear gunner and the enemy aircraft was driven off. No other enemy aircraft was seen. The weather was good, clear over target with slight ground haze. Navigation was good. Wellington BJ.765 captained by Sergt. Sharman G.W> and Wellington X.3867 captained by F/Sgt.Parkes W.R. failed to return.
Wellington Mk.III BJ.828 AA-?
Sgt. Eric Lees, RAFVR 1132278 – Pilot.
Sgt. Mervyn Oliver Clarke, RNZAF NZ404895 – Observer.
Sgt. Peter Anthony Young, RAFVR 1162261 – Wireless Operator.
Sgt. Charles Norman Anderson, RAFVR 658255 – Front Gunner.
Sgt. Frederick Richard Guppy, RAFVR 1184152 – Rear Gunner.
Take Off 01:30 – Landed 05:40
Flight Time 04:10
07/09/1942 – Operations. Gardening off Frisian Islands
Four aircraft were detailed to carry pout the above operation. Wellington BJ.772 captained by F/L Womersley was recalled from another mission. The remaining aircraft planted 1500lb. Vegetables, in target area. A.A. fire was light, no searchlights or enemy aircraft were seen. The sea was covered with cloud and haze. Navigation was good.
Wellington Mk.III DF.639 AA-?
Sgt. Eric Lees, RAFVR 1132278 – Pilot.
Sgt. Mervyn Oliver Clarke, RNZAF NZ404895 – Observer.
Sgt. Peter Anthony Young, RAFVR 1162261 – Wireless Operator.
Sgt. Charles Norman Anderson, RAFVR 658255 – Front Gunner.
Sgt. Frederick Richard Guppy, RAFVR 1184152 – Rear Gunner.
Take Off 20:45 – Landed 01:00
Flight Time 04:15
10/09/1942 – Operations. Attack Against Targets At Dusseldorf
Thirteen aircraft were detailed to attack the above target. Bomb load of 4,000 lb. and incendiaries were dropped in target area, Wellington X.3747 captained by Sgt. Rousseau and Wellington BJ.837 captained by P/O Jacobson were forced to return to base before reaching target area. owing to aircraft failures. Large fires were seen, a few dummy fires were also seen near target. Light and heavy A.A. fire was encountered, particularly in searchlight cones, which covered a large area. The weather was good, slight haze at target area. Navigation was by D.R. and T.R. Wellington BJ.828 captained by Sergt. Lees, Wellington BJ.968 captained by Sgt. Burrill and Wellington BJ.974 captained by Sergt. Metcalf, failed to return.
Wellington Mk.III BJ.828 AA-?
Sgt. Eric Lees, RAFVR 1132278 – Pilot.
Sgt. Douglas Howard Judd, RNZAF NZ413336 – Observer.
Sgt. Peter Anthony Young, RAFVR 1162261 – Wireless Operator.
Sgt. Charles Norman Anderson, RNZAF 658255 – Front Gunner.
Sgt. Frederick Richard Guppy, RAFVR 1184152 – Rear Gunner.
Take Off – – Landed –
Flight Time missing
Wellington Mk.III BJ.828 was lost without trace. All five crew are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.
Sgt. Eric Lees, RAFVR 1132278 – Pilot.
Lost without trace age 21.
Son of James and A.C. Lees, of Oldham, Lancashire.
Buried Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England..
Grave location – Panel 88.
Sgt. Douglas Howard Judd, RNZAF NZ413336 – Observer.
Lost without trace age 26.
Son of Sebert Stephen Woodward Judd and Gertrude Dorothy Judd, of Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.
Buried Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England..
Grave location – Panel 117.
Sgt. Charles Norman Anderson, RAF 658255 – Front Gunner.
Lost without trace age 22.
Son of Thomas and Margaret anderson.
Buried Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England..
Grave location – Panel 77.
Sgt. Peter Anthony Young, RAFVR 1162261 – Wireless Operator.
Killed age 28.
Son of Henry and Eleanor Bright Young, of Putney, London.
Buried Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England..
Grave location – Panel 97
Sgt. Frederick Richard Guppy, RAFVR 1184152 – Rear Gunner.
Lost without trace age 26.
Son of Alfred and Elsey Mercy Guppy.
Buried Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England..
Grave location – Panel 84.
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