It took off from Lossiemouth during the day to support allied commando’s landings at Vaagso. It was shot down while attacking shipping off the Norwegian coast.

Flight Lieutenant Richard Trevor Blewett,
Pilot (RNZAF), Age 24, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

Pilot Officer Matthew Murphy, Age 27, Liverpool, England

Sergeant James Logan Bell, Age 33, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland