10 June 1940

10 June 1940

Nine planes take off from Kenley, at 11h15, to reach Tangmere. They leave at 14h00 for a new offensive patrol over France. This time, it is the Fécamp – Abbeville – Dieppe – Le Tréport sector. The pilots return to Kenley at 15h30. Unlike previous days, German aircraft are reported, but the British pilots can not catch them.

Pilots and Aircrafts : Flight Lieutenant James G. Sanders (P3487) ; Flying Officer Anthony Eyre (P2793) ; Flying Officer Herbert S. Giddings (P2801) ; Pilot Officer Ralph Roberts (L1983) ; Flight Lieutenant Lionel M. Gaunce (P2966) ; Pilot Officer Petrus H. Hugo (P2963) ; Flying Officer John R.H. Gayner (P2871) ; Pilot Officer Cecil R. Young (N2337) ; Pilot Officer Cecil R. Montgomery (L1584).

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