R5496 OF-U

Avro Lancaster B.I

Code lettersOF-U
SquadronNo. 97 Squadron (Straits Settlements)
MarkB.I
FateSurvived the war

Notes

A No. 97 Squadron Lancaster, coded OF-U, flown by Flight Lieutenant David Penman on the Augsburg raid of 17 April 1942. After the leading aircraft was hit over the target, Penman pressed on at the head of the surviving 97 Squadron Lancasters, bombed, and brought his aircraft home.

Operations flown

Operation Augsburg raid (17 April 1942)Returned

Crew: David Penman (Pilot)

Source: Augsburg raid (Wikipedia) →