A Bf 110 got on the tail over the target and destroyed engine #1 which caught fire. The Bf 110 was later shot down itself and LAZY LASS III proceeded on to the bomb run only to miss completely. Turning for home the engine burned out of control and the crew attempted to bail out - only 2 men made it.
Casualty rate for these crews ran 26% KIA - 33% if you include men WIA who were invalided out.
3 A/C were lost - but 2 were ditched after the crew bailed out.
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