Our return to Berlin and Brummy was eager to repeat his previous 85%.
Our way into the target was again fairly uneventful. We met a 110 as we crossed the coast into occupied europe and suffered minor damage, then the trip went very quiet until we entered zone 9, deep into the fatherland. We got jumped by a 110 who put out number 4 engine before we headed into the clouds and gave him the slip. Berlin was, as forecast, beautiful, though Jerries lights and boars evaded us. In the moonlight, Brummy dropped his load, on target again, 50%, all of which seemed to stir up the hornets nest. Before we turned for home a 110 jumped us, put countless hits into us, mostly into the empty belly, but on his last pass, managed to seriously would Jock. His first and last sorte.
The 110's attention attracted Jerries lights, attracting another unwelcome guest. Luckily his aim wasn't as good and on his third pass Sandy got his first kill which cheered Jock and eased the pain.
The rest of the trip was uneventful and we were grateful for the poorer weather cloaking our trail.
When we landed the extent of Jock's injuries were clear and after a short spell in the medics, he was sent back to the highlands to recover and to the comfort of a desk for the duration.
Respectfully,
Pilot Officer Christopher Jenkins-Lacey
314 Squadron
Hatherton Wolf