After forming up and heading for target, we were jumped by an Me110 as we crossed the Netherlands coastline. A/C suffered damage to starboard rudder, port tailplane root, port ammo box rendered inoperable, and rear gunner Gudger was wounded. Fighter returned attacking from 6 low. Rear turret jammed. A/C sustained no damage.
Second Me110 attacked from 6 high and was damaged by mid-gunner Hyer. A/C received damage to starboard ammo track, and tail turret rendered inoperable. On second pass, enemy a/c damaged by Hyer and broke off attack.
Crossing Germany border, we were attacked by Me110 at 6 low, resulting in port rudder hit, and #3 engine oil leak, which sealed itself.
Attacked over target, starboard rudder shot out, mid-upper turret inoperable and Hyer wounded. Bomb run was off target.
Me110 attacked as we left Germany. No damage.
Crossing Netherland coastline, attacked by 3 Me110s, a/c sustaining damage as follows: port wing flap shot out; starboard aileron shot out;#3 Engine oil tank fire, extinguished; damage to starboard wing.
A/C made safe landing, crew recovering from wounds, prepared for next mission.