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Missions Flown
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Missions Flown
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NX611 "Just Jane" at East Kirkby
L7542
Avro 683 Lancaster I
Built by:
Avro - Manchester
Contract:
B.648770/37 - amended in 1940

KM
L7542
Works Order:
5723
Delivered:
17/01/1942
Struck off:
22/02/1942
Fate:
Crashed
Memorial:
Story
L7542 served with 44 Sqn and crashed on 7th Feb 1942. It was originally categorised Cat B - but was recategorised and scrapped on the 22nd. Pilot mistook the windsock and tried to turn onto the cross runway but lost control. All 8 crew safe. Only Pilot named. It never flew on operations.
Last Flight Details (if lost)
Home Base:
Waddington
Mission:
Training
Role
Rank
Flt Sgt
Name
DF
Nicholson
Squadron:
44
Service No.
Fate
Service
IBCC Link
Memorial
Safe
Movements
Serial | Date | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
L7542 | 1942-01-17 | 44 Sqn | |
L7542 | 1942-02-07 | Cat B | |
L7542 | 1942-02-22 | Recat E |
Missions Flown
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Serial | Date | Sqn | Code | Base | Target | T/O | Land |
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