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R5486

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Avro 683 Lancaster I

Built by:

Avro, Manchester

Contract:

B.69274/40

Works Order:

7671

Delivered:

1942-02-24

Struck off:

1942-03-25

Crashed

Fate:

Memorial:
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R5486

P

OF

Story

Served with 97 Sqn until crashing at RAF Finningley after diverting from Woodhall Spa on a night cross-country training exercise.

Last Flight Details (if lost)

Home Base:

Woodhall Spa

Mission:

Training

Role

Rank

Flt Sgt

Squadron:

97

Name

GH

Hartley

Service No.

Service

Fate

Injured

IBCC Link

Memorial

Movements
Serial
Date
Unit
Notes
R5486
1942-02-24
97 Sqn
R5486
1942-03-25
Cat E
Missions Flown
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Serial
Date
Sqn
Code
Base
Mission
T/O
Land
R5486
1942-03-20
97
OF
P
Woodhall Spa
Gardening (Nectarine)
1439
1825

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