Attack on Bordeaux 23 Nov 40

[Chris Goss]

Between 0345 and 0707 hrs on 23 Nov 40, Bomber Command attacked Merignac dropping 55 bombs which hit 4 hangars, destroyed 6 aircraft and killed 6 personnel. Can anyone tell me which Sqns were involved?

[MW Giles]

Target Z.201 Bordeaux

3 Group Wellington 99 Sqn
6 dispatched 5 primary target 1 alternative target

3 Group Wellington 115 Sqn
5 dispatched 3 primary 1 alternative 1 early return

3 Group Wellington 149 Sqn
8 dispatched 1 primary 5 alternative 2 early return

4 Group Whitley 51 Sqn
5 dispatched 4 primary 1 alternative

4 Group Whitley 78 Sqn
6 dispatched 3 primary 2 alternative 1 early return

5 Group Hampden 44 Sqn
2 dispatched 2 primary

5 Group Hampden 49 Sqn
6 dispatched 6 primary

5 Group Hampden 61 Sqn
2 dispatched 1 primary 1 alternative

5 Group Hampden 144 Sqn
4 dispatched 4 primary

Regards

Martin

[Chris Goss]

Thanks Martin spot on. 2 more questions to follow in the morning!