Extract From the Log Book of Pilot Officer H.Wilson 314 Squadron
26/27 October 1943 Magdeburg
Lancaster B1 F for Freddie
AC- DD916 P/O Wilson, F/Sgts Chamberlain, Cavendish, Garside, Walpole, Johnson, Sgt Childs. Up 0009 Down 0650. Primary target successfully bombed. Some cloud. Bombed on red marker flares and observed own bursts. Fires seen as we left the target. PFF were on time and their markers clearly seen. Encountered heavy flak. Mid upper turret knocked out and rear turret ammo boxes. Tailplane shredded. Rear gunner damaged two 110’s.