Flying from Hawkinge eight Lysanders took off at ten minute intervals without fighter cover to drop supplies to troops defending Calais. Canisters containing water, food and ammunition were dropped from 50 feet but this exposed the aircraft to ground fire - two were lost and, whilst the remaining six returned to Hawkinge, they were all damaged.
Tag: Lysander
26 Sqn and 16 Sqn transfer from Lympne
Saturday 8th June 1940 12:00After having flown tactical reconnaissance over Dunkirk and resupply to Calais 26 Sqn (Lysander) transfer to West Malling and 16 Sqn (Lysander) transfer to Redhill.