On the 28th of october 1943, Squadron 320 sent a mission to the french port of Cherbourg, than occupied by the nazi's. Airplane FR174/K was hit by german FLAK, and the airplane crashed, There were no survivors. This was filmed from airplane FR151/C, by RAF photographer Off. Pulham, who became wounded on his left arm. Airplane "C" was also hit and damaged at different places, and made an emergency landing near Bournemouth. Also airplane FR156/V commanded by Off. T. de Liefde was hit by german FLAK. The starboard engine and propellor were damaged. This airplane made an emergency landing at Stoney Cross, the crew survived.
Airplane "C", was commanded by Off. Airman E.C. Loeff.
Wereldoorlog 2: het was 28 oktober 1943. Het nederlandse Squadron 320 vliegt met Mitchell B-25's naar Cherbour, toen bezet door de nazi's.
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