Some quick work with the control column got us away unharmed from an attacking 110 just short of the IP and we set up for a nice run in. A wildesau fighter picked us up as we got coned by searchlights and we took a real hammering from both it and flak knocking our aim off and reducing our run to a 20% on tgt.
Frayne and Stanley were both hit by shrapnel over the target, We thought Stanley was a goner but he'll not only pulled through but be back on flying status in a few days.
Damage to one rudder, tail wheel and the port aileron and wingtip, nose turret motor and the feathering controls and instrument panel. Fortunately all reparable in short order. The remaining damage is superficial.