Courtesy Kerry Foster
Courtesy Kerry Foster
Courtesy Kerry Foster
‘Sir
I have the honour to report the following information for flying at 8,000ft on the late afternoon of January 1st 1945 on operations.
After take off at 1545hrs acting on met information and entering cloud as 2,500ft I concluded I I would break cloud in the region of 5,000ft. We eventually broke at 8,000ft then homing back to to set course position having insufficient time to descend there we decided to descend on course to Reading. Descending on course to Reading and encountering icing and not breaking cloud at 5,000ft I decided to return again to 8,000ft and descended on route as soon as possible when a break in clouds afforded me this chance.
Just before reaching the English Coast an extensive break in the cloud was observed and noticing the bomber stream on route beneath us we descended down to 5,000ft, reaching this height about 20 miles from the English Coast.
I hereby after conformed with the tactics for the operation laid down at briefing for the operation and completed the mission successfully, returning to base at 2130hrs.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant.
R C Flamank F/O.‘
Courtesy Kerry Foster
Courtesy Kerry Foster
Courtesy Kerry Foster
