January 30/31, 1944

    37 Lancasters from 408, 426, and 432 squadrons were joined by 10 Halifaxes from 433 squadron on an attack at Berlin. The crews were over the target at between 20,000 and 23,000 feet, releasing 160,000 lbs of high explosives and 145,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports, the target was cloud covered with serious damage in the central and southwestern sectors.

    P/O D. Berry from 426 squadron returned early as the port inner was u/s. They landed safely at base on 3 engines.

    F/O A. Mercer from 432 squadron returned early as F/Lt G. Rogers RCAF, the navigator was sick.

    Sgt R. McKay from 433 squadron landed at Croft on return.
    P/O G. Hagerman RCAF and crew flying Halifax III LV-797 coded BM-L failed to return from this operation.
    Sgt J. Wannop RAF
    F/Sgt K. Hargreaves RCAF
    P/O C. Phillips RCAF
    P/O J. Charlton RCAF
    Sgt M. Park-Taylor RCAF–POW
    P/O J. Watters RCAF