Halifax damaged by flak, landed at East Moor airfield.

On the night of 10th/11th September 1944 just under one thousand aircraft bombed Le Havre and a number of East Moor based aircraft sustained flak damage on this raid, although many not seriously. This specific aircraft was struck by the flak which rended the starboard outer engine unservicable. The pilot was able to effect a return to base on three engines. The crew were involved in a similar flak incident on the following night in Halifax MZ946.

Pilot - F/O W Sherman

Flight Engineer - Sgt L Park

Navigator - F/O Gordon A Aubrey RCAF (J/35746), of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Bomb Aimer - F/O David L Dworkin RCAF (J/23584)

WOp/AG - W Quinlan (RANK?)

AG - L McGlashan (RANK?)

AG - P/O E Sears

Gordon Aubrey was born in Toronto in 1913, when he enlisted there in May 1941 he was serving in the RCASC. He was commissioned in 1943. He was recommended for the DFC on 23rd November 1944 when he had flown thirty two operational flights. The award was effective from 5th February 1945 although it was not presented to him however because he was sadly killed in an aircraft crash, of Oxford DF332 on 29th April 1945. His award was posted to his family after the War. He is buried in Brookwood Cemetery and was thirty one years old. Hugh Halliday has located the recommendation for the DFC, it reads..

"This officer has participated in numerous operational sorties which have included missions to Hamburg, Kiel, Wane Eickel and Casrop Rauxel. His navigation has always been of a very high standard and he has a fine record of achievement. His determination and confidence while on operations has always been an inspiration to the squadron while his gallantry and devotion to duty has done much to create a high morale among his fellow navigators."

David Dworkin was born in Calgary in 1922 and enlisted there in March 1942, he was commissioned the following year. He completed a tour with 415 Squadron and then appears to have been made Bombing Leader with 432 Squadron, he was recommended for the DFC on 18th March 1945 when he had completed thirty three operational flights. This award was effective from 5th July 1945, the recommendation for his DFC reads..

"The above noted officer has completed thirty-three successful sorties over enemy territory and has proven his skill as a most efficient Air Bomber. His co-operation, coolness and presence of mind contributed in a large measure to the success attained by the crews he has flown with. Since this officer arrived on this squadron he has been employed as Squadron Bombing Leader and his initiative, level-headedness and exceptional trade ability and knowledge has won the confidence and respect of all aircrew under him. He has always displayed an excellent example of loyalty and devotion to duty. Flight Lieutenant Dworkin is an inspiring leader whose outstanding ability and splendid record warrant a strong recommendation for the Distinguished Flying Cross (Non-Immediate)." He was still alive and well in 2001.