An operation undertaken to attack Wesseling, near Cologne. The aircraft suffered engine and fuel line damage and ditched in the North Sea. The crew survived the ditching and were rescued by a launch.
William Martin’s Flying Log Book as Air Navigator from 27th November 1942 until 27th June 1946. Trained as a navigator at No. 1 CNS Rivers, Canada,. Posted to Scotland to 4 AFU in 1943. Further training in 1660 and 1654 CUs. Posted for operations…
A reminder that passengers on the ship (Queen Elizabeth) are under the direct authority of the Officer Commanding Troops.
On the reverse 'Queen Elizabeth Oct 18th -22nd'.
A leather photo wallet with two photographs of WF Martin. In the first he is sitting on grass with a black labrador. The second is a head and shoulders portrait.