Tirpitz was attacked at 0035 hrs from a height of 8,000 feet with one 4,000 lb HC bomb and the alternative targets, Prinz Eugen and Admiral Scheer at 0039 hrs with 4 x 500 lb GP bombs from the same height. The 4,000 lb bomb was seen to burst 150 yards to the North West of the bow of Tirpitz. Two of the 500 lb bombs were seen to burst. The Pilot observed that the main target was attacked in perfect visibility and that the 4,000 lb bomb was seen to burst an estimated 100-150 yards from Tirpitz. After turning right a bombing run was made with the four 500 lb bombs over the alternative targets who were sitting anchored mid stream in Lofjord. Two bursts were seen to burst between the two ships (Prinz Eugen and Admiral Scheer). Both attacks were carried out by making a shallow dive to 8,000 ft after which the bombs were released. Little heavy flak encountered and moderate amounts of light flak.

The aircraft and crew returned safely to RAF Lossiemouth landing at 0410 hrs on 29th April1942.