Folder of "Target Maps and Nickel Raids"

Folder of "Target Maps and Nickel Raids"

A folder used for target maps. Notes are written on the cover.

One handwritten sheet

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[underlined] AIRCRAFT: WHITLEY MK. IV L.P. 5020. [/underlined]

[underlined] “NIGHT BOMBER OPERATIONS” [/underlined]

[underlined] 51 SQDN. RAF DISHFORTH. [/underlined]

[underlined] AUGUST 1940 – JANUARY 1941. [/underlined]

[underlined] “TARGET MAPS”. [/underlined]

[underlined] AND [/underlined]

[underlined] [symbol] “NICKEL RAIDS” [/underlined] (LEAFLETS)

[symbol] N.B. [underlined] I did about 5 or 6 maybe more, Leaflet Raids. These Raids were given the Code Name “NICKEL RAIDS” Copies of the actual leaflets are enclosed in the envelope [/underlined]

[underlined] I was the first pilot on the Squadron to have flown the same aircraft for over 300 Hrs on Operations. Shortly after I went on leave [deleted] and [/deleted] my aircraft LP. 5020 was handed over to another pilot who unfortunately crashed it. [/underlined] On my return from leave I was very annoyed.