The Lancaster of Tillières-sur-Avre

The Lancaster of Tillières-sur-Avre

Details of operation and loss of Lancaster HK553 piloted by Tom Donaghy during operation to Dreux in France. Contains:
The needs of the landing of June 6 1944.
An effective German defence.
The bombing of Driex.
The Lancaster HK553 crash with details of crew with photograph and mention the lone survivor, gunner K E Jackson. Also sortie details and the other crew buried in Tillières-sur-Avre.
The escape of Sergeant Jackson, including evasion.
The result of the bombardment of Driex.
Aerial victories claimed by German Pilots including pilot who probably shot Donaghy down (Herman Zorner).
Real losses of the RAF including Tom Donaghy's.
Characteristics losses of Lancaster Nr HK553.
The story of 75 Squadron.

Nine page printed document with photographs

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