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Yes, he describes his first mission after he recovered from his wounds (Lille and Dunkirk). This was to the Bristol channel (Avonmouth). As best I can determine it was immediately after Xmas 1940. They left their base (3 kg 24 Boelcke) at 18.45 , instructed to fly at 4200m , head for Cherbourg, reach the English coast near Exeter and leave Cardiff on their right. 8 He111's left on that mission, their plane 2nd last. They placed canvas over the lower part of the cockpit (presumably to prevent light escaping). The taget had already been illuminated by incendiaries. Bombs were dropped and immediately they "U" turned and headed back to Tours.Over the next few weeks he flew missions to London, Manchester & Birmingham without any incident. Tthat's all I have I'm afraid! He was transferred to Brest in early 41.