Almost uneventful mission; did have a nightfighter make several passes at us but did nothing but put a few holes in us. Over target, we were hit by damn search light, but their bloody light also gave mu gunner Sgt. MacAnally a visual on some smaller fighter (Bf109?) diving on us from 12 high … and he blasted Jerry before Jerry could do us any damage. We were lucky not to get hit by flak, but once again, seemed to have missed the target. I am requesting a new compass be installed in Queen Annes Revenge; maybe that is the issue?
Respectfully Submitted,
Ronald Bradenton, FO, RAF Bomber Command
Pilot — Lancaster QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE 2