STORES AND DUMPS NEAR BERCA L.G — Operations

Operational Record

Duty: High level bombing stores and dumps near Berca L.G.
Committed: 9 Glenn Martin Maryland
Airborne: 0505 hrs
Returned: 1240 hrs
From: L.G. 021
Map: Target Map B./2
Day / night: Day
Casualties: –
Air defences: –

Owing to minor accidents in landing for refuelling at L.G. 75, only six aircraft set out for Benghasi. The route followed was, across the desert to a point on the coast 40 miles South of the town. From here the coast was followed, due North, with the intention of crossing the coast at lat. 32 deg. and coming in from the sea to the target. Unfortunately the cloud density increased to 10/10 as Benghasi was approached and the correct target run was impossible. The Leader decided to release when he estimated that he was over the target area. After turning for home, a gap in the clouds showed Benina L.G. and approximately 50 aircraft were noted.