[SMF144]

From the basic information that I have:

80 Spitfires IX 302, 308, 310, 312, 313, 442, 443 carried out close escort to three formations of Marauders attacking Malines. One Do 217 destroyed by 443 Squadron. Eight Fw.190's and Twenty Me.109's seen fifteen miles west of target and Czech Wing became engaged. Two Spitfires missing of 312 and 313 Squadrons. Time up 1800 down 2030.

Thirty-Eight Marauders of the 394th Bomber Group were despatched to attack Malines railway centre dropping 262 x 250 GP and 559 x 100 IB from 12,000 feet with very good to excellent results.

Thirty-eight Marauders of the 387th BG (two aborted) attacked Malines railway centre dropping 1015 x 100 IB from 11,500 feet with fair results.

Thirty-six Marauders of the 322nd BG attacked Malines railway centre dropping 144 x 1000 GP from 11,500 feet with excellent results.

Thirty-nine Marauders of the 391st BG (one aborted) attacked Malines railway centre dropping 152 x 1000 GP from 12,000 feet with good results.

A lot took place this day, ADGB and 2nd TAF were quite active, mainly attacks on Noball sites.

Stephen