Combat reports for No. 242 Squadron for 30 August 1940

No.242 Squadron combat reports regarding an engagement with a formation of approximately 70 aircraft, whose target was the Vauxhall Motors factory at Luton.

Despite the formation being attacked by a number of RAF fighter squadrons, many bombers continued onto their target which was hit with over 50 bombs killing 39 workers. Combat reports were official documents detailing operational encounters with enemy aircraft. They convey both the mental strain of operations and the sense of excitement when victory claims were made.