[KM1957]

According to 354th records, take-off was at 2057 from Lashenden. R/V was made at 2200 near Portland Bill and the C-47's were left early, due to bad weather, at 2300 near Isle de Tatihou. The controller Casey diverted the group to land at Stoney Cross which was considered better equipped to handle the weather/dark landings (although four pilots did make it back to Lashenden) and John Rody of the 353rd had a slight landing accident at Stoney Cross at 2355. The records say the group was all down by 0030 hours on June 7. Cannot vouch for accuracy of the times, just presenting what was recorded.

Kent