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1944-08-18

Base:
Coningsby
Destination:
L’Isle Adam
Took off:
1144
Landed:
1558

PB188

OL
-
A
83
Squadron
Bomb Load:
Bomb Load:
11 x 1000lb, 4 x 500lb.
Notes:
Notes:

Near Peterboroughon return with wheels down the gyro toppled. Pilot was unaware and followed instruments leading to aircraft performing a half roll. Breaking cloud at 2500ft pilot attempted to regain control and warned crew to standby. Both gunners and W/Op bailed out before aircraft recovered.

Crew

Position

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Rank

Name

Service No.

Service

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