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Originally Posted by Stig Jarlevik
Air 15/255
4 May 1942
407 squadron Hudson "O", sighted enemy convoy consisting of four medium cargo vessels
(1500/2000) tons and six smaller vessels of coaster type at 0303 hours on the 4th May 1942. N.W. of
Ameland. A/c attacked one of the vessels of 2,000 tons, dropping 10x100 pound A/S bombs, 3
seconds delay from mast height. Four direct hits were scored amidships four flashes being seen on
target. As a/c flew away the vessel was seen to be on fire. Intense orange coloured flames from
burning ship were seen from a distance of 30 miles. Claim M/V seriously damaged.
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This flight description in Squadron Diary AIR 27/1793/17
by Sergeant Howey (O/407) refers to 3 May. In the Summary of Events AIR 27/1793/16, this flight is also listed as 3 May. And in the Coastal Command Reports, it is listed as 4 May. Is this an error in the 407 Squadron records?