Biography of Harold Emery Batchelder - Epilogue

Biography of Harold Emery Batchelder - Epilogue

Harold Batchelder writes about the loss of a Halifax with 102 Squadron on an operation to Frankfurt on 8 September 1942. He states that the attack had not been a success and provides details of the aircraft lost. He discusses the role of Bomber Command and criticism of its bombing campaign. He provides details of Bomber Command casualties and concludes 'I am still proud of the very small part which I played in such magnificent work.'.

Two typewritten pages

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