The take-off was routine but it took an extra 5 minutes or so to join the squadron up after take off due to the heavy cumulus formation near the base. Flying to the north climbing to 15,000 ft. per control orders.
Control relays that the raiders are actually two formations.
Fly North and enter 12 Group control. Grahams Hurricane took 2 points of damage but no critical hits. Circle among the clouds above The Wash and Sutton Bridge Airfield vainly searching for the enemy per 12 Group controls instructions. 9 Me-110's about a mile behind and 800' below your formation. Your aircraft have 33 minutes of endurance remaining but are only a few minutes from friendly airfields.