I have just reread sidevale's account and Brieghton is mentioned as 78's home base. It usually was but at the top of the relevant page of the log book it distinctly says Middleton St George. Perhaps it was a very temporary detachment and the log book may not have been updated . The other entries just say 'base'.
An extraordinary story about being shot down on your first trip. I once met a Lancaster F/E who was 'shot down' on his first trip. They were bombed from above by another Lanc. Capricious fate in action.
Last edited by ancientaviator62; 19th Jul 2017 at 15:43.
Reason: spelling