Thank-you, Martin and Skipper 67

That does make sense. Mr Chorley says the a/c was hit by flak putting the pilot out of comission. This information must have come from my father from a document I don't have. ( as he was the only survivor ). My father just mentions the fact that the petrol tanks exploded in his E&E report.
The a/c came down at the intersection of the villages called Eaubonne, Ermont & St.Prix just north of Paris.

regards,
Chris
Squadron Leader R.A.V. James RAF, DFC, PFF

Edit: I just found this bit of info stating there were three lancasters lost on this raid. Could this tie into Martins three claims ??
RAF History - Bomber Command 60th Anniversary

Chris