487 Squadron RNZAF wiped out

3rd May 1943: Every aircraft on a daylight raid on occupied Europe is shot down as the New Zealanders press home their attack on a heavily defended target

Daylight bombing raid by Venturas. A shower of 250-lb GP bombs descend towards Abbeville/Drucat airfield in France during an attack on fighter dispersals by 18 Lockheed Venturas from No. 21 Squadron RAF and No. 464 Squadron RAAF