MISSIONS
George flew on the following missions operating five separate Lancaster bombers, all of which were destroyed during combat operations with the loss of all their crews, highlighting the incredible attrition suffered by RAF Bomber Command.
Mentioned in dispatches:​
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Mission No.7 - Dusseldorf, 3rd - 4th November 1943
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F/O Patkin and crew were involved in a very determined attack attack by an ME 110 night fighter. The gunners put up a spirited battle, finally shooting the fighter down in flames; confirmed by the other crew members.
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When the Lancaster reached Bottesford it was found that between the two gunners they had fired 4,000 rounds. Both gunners were wounded.
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P/O Haddlesey was awarded the DFC for his actions. 'Tim' Haddlesey, despite 3 bullets in his shoulder, helped Bill Fisher out of the rear-turret & didn't comment on his own wounds until back at Bottesford.
Aircraft Notes
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ED547 - Destroyed 29th December 1943
ED949 - Destroyed 30th January 1944
DV337 - Destroyed 26th November 1943
LM338 - Destroyed 8th July 1944
LM372 - Destroyed 2nd January 1944