In February 1942 , he captained the first all - Australian crewed bombing sortie against Germany .
Martin commenced his operational career with No. 455 Squadron RAAF in October 1941 , flying the Handley Page Hampden .
In February 1942 , Martin captained the first all - Australian crewed bombing sortie against Germany .
Martin commenced his operational career with No. 455 Squadron RAAF in October 1941 , flying the Handley Page Hampden .