Reports of bombs landing in open country was again reported well away from towns and cities. Victory came at 2345hrs to one of the Defiants of 141 Squadron converted to night fighter operations and based at Biggin Hill. A number of Junkers Ju88s were detected crossing the coast near Dover and 11 Group dispatched a flight from 141 Squadron. The badly damaged bomber finally crashed in a residential street in Maidstone killing all the aircrew. 501 Squadron Kenley Sgt E.J.Egan killed.
Aircraft burst into flames.
607 Squadron Tangmere Sgt J.Lansdell killed. Squadron Hendon Sgt D.A.Helcke killed.