Re: A part to identify :
 

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Gilles,

Bomber Command War Diaries is a fantastic source of information....sadly mine is not here at hands now...maybe someone can help you with further raids to Modane (dates and losses).

Cheerio

A

Re: A part to identify :
 

16/17 Sep1943 Modane. 340 a/c took part, 3,4,6 & 8 Group inc 5 B17s.
Losses 2 Halifaxes 1Stirling.

158 Sqn Halifax II JN904 NP-K Crashed into wooded area known as Le Bois
due Rivoireau at St-Georges d" Esperanche (Isere) 14 km E of VIENNE
France .Crew killed.

196 Sqn Stirling III EF114 ZO-H.Crashed at Heurtevent (Calvados) 3 km
ssw of Livarot France.Crew killed.

419 Sqn Halifax II LW240 VR-S .Homebound shot down by nightfighter.
4POW 4 Evaded.

10/11 Nov 1943 Modane ..No Losses


Bomber Command War Diaries page 431- 443 /RAF Bomber Command Losses 1943 page 323

Cheers Mike