PM017, pilot officer A. Mankiewicz reporting. Passing near Metz, dodged an Me-110 in a vertical climb. Likewise, another 110 in vertical climb northwest of Strasbourg. Third time unlucky with a 110 from 6 low, west of Lahr. Rear gunner G. Xavier picked up a knock, and the rear turret was rendered inoperable. Rolling to port also became a bit sticky. A second 110 took advantage from 6 low as we approached Freiburg, knocking out the mid-upper gunner's heat. We evaded flak. After bomb aimer B. Upton put 50% on target, I descended to 10,000 feet to as F. Willard was beginning to turn blue. Dodged yet another 110 trying to take advantage of our undefended rear, then sailed on home. Could have been much worse. Crew Chief Report: Replace port aileron, rubber raft, mid-upper heater, and rear turret motor. Surgeon's Report: G. Xavier fit for duty. (14 hits, 120 Peckham Points)