The second attack, three hours later, was by Lancaster aircraft of 1, 3, 6 and 8 Groups, 8 Group being the Pathfinders. 5 Group flying over the head of the fan (Ostragehegestadium) on prearranged compass bearings and releasing their bombs at different prearranged times. The shape and total devastation of the area was created by the bombers of No. The fan-shaped area that was bombed was 1.25 miles (2.01 km) long, and at its extreme about 1.75 miles (2.82 km) wide. Bomb the glow of red TIs as planned.". The first bombs were released at 22:14, the Lancasters flying in low at 8,000 feet (2,400 m),with all but one Lancaster's bombs released within two minutes, and the last one releasing at 22:22. The sirens started sounding in Dresden at 21:51 (CET).Wing Commander Maurice Smith, flying in a Mosquito, gave the order to the Lancasters: "Controller to Plate Rack Force: Come in and bomb glow of red target indicators as planned.
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