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Halifax V9978 |
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Type : Halifax Mark : MK 1 Known Codes : TL-A |
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| 18th December 1941 | Took off from Linton-on-Ouse for Brest (Scharnhorst and Gneisneau) at time stated. Attacked primary at 1236 hrs from 16,000 feet. Observer definitely saw one stick hit dock area, one astern end of ship, not necessarliy own due to close formation of Squadron. Heavy flak burst observed under port wing by other aircraft in formation. Aircraft repeatedly hit. Port inner engine failed immediately after leaving target, feathered with difficulty. Shortly afterwards starboard outer engine failed and at 1241 hrs a Glycol leak developed in the same eingine, followed by a small fire and flames were observed in the cowling. The same engine totally failed about 1250 hrs. Propellor boss holed by shrapnel. Port inner engine and port main plane behind port inner engine both holed by shrapnel. Subsequently the aircraft made a successful landing on the sea and the crew took to the dinghy, 1315 hrs, until rescued. Visibility Excellent. crew were W/C B V Robinson Sgt Larson F/O A Abels Sgt Hood Sgt Mennell F/O R C Rivaz Sgt Burtonshaw |
| Squadrons for : Halifax MK 1 V9978 | ||
| A list of all squadrons known to have flown Halifax MK 1 V9978. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name. | ||
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No.35 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 1st February 1916 Fate : Disbanded 28th February 1982 Madras Presidency Uno animo agimus - We act with one accord | No.35 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
| Aircraft type : Halifax | ||
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Halifax 
Manufacturer : Handley Page Production Began : 1941 Retired : 1952 Number Built : 6177 | Halifax Royal Air Force heavy Bomber with a crew of six to eight. Maximum speed of 280mph (with MK.VI top speed of 312mph) service ceiling of 22,800feet maximum range of 3,000 miles. The Halifax carried four .303 browning machine guns in the tail turret, two .303 browning machines in the nose turret in the MK III there were four .303 brownings in the dorsal turret. The Handley Page Halifax, first joined the Royal Air Force in March 1941 with 35 squadron. The Halifax saw service in Europe and the Middle east with a variety of variants for use with Coastal Command, in anti Submarine warfare, special duties, glider-tugs, and troop transportation roles. A total of 6177 Halifax's were built and stayed in service with the Royal Air Force until 1952 | |
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