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The 192 Sqdn left from Gransden Lodge at 1943-01-25 at 14:58

1943-01-25 · Swanton Morley · United Kingdom

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On Monday 25 January 1943, a member of the 192 Sqdn, Sergeant A Sephton, took off from Gransden Lodge in the United Kingdom. His mission is mentioned elsewhere on WW2 History Europe. You can find the other details of this mission by searching here. Training and cargo flights are not separately mentioned as a mission. The plane left at 14:58.

He flew with a Vickers Wellington (type X, serial HE231, code DT-).

Campaign report of the USAAF:


(Eighth Air Force): VIII Fighter Command Circus 255: 17 Spitfire Mk Vs of the 4th Fighter Group escort RAF Bostons on uneventful Circus 255. Circus is a large number of fighters escorting a small number of bombers in an attempt to get the Luftwaffe to respond.

Campaign report of the RAF:


25 January 1943

12 Bostons bombed Flushing docks; 1 aircraft lost.


With thanks to the RAF and USAAF.net!

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