429 Squadron Operation Sortie List 1942-1946

 

 

1942

Nov 1942 These are all 2nd Dickie flights done with 76/78 Sqn

Dec 1942 These are all 2nd Dickie flights done with 76/78 Sqn

1943

Jan 1943 The Sqn goes operational

Feb 1943

Mar 1943 The Battle of the Ruhr starts

Apr 1943 Casualties mount

May 1943 No one close to being screened

Jun 1943 Jinxed June the worst month for losses on the Sqn during the Wellington period, 10 were lost, 6 in a 24 hour period including the CO

Jul 1943 The squadron losses another CO

Aug 1943 Last trips on Wellingtons and from East Moor. The squadron stands down to move to Leeming and convert to Halifaxes