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1945-02-01

Base:
Hemswell
Destination:
Ludwigshafen
Took off:
1557
Landed:
2254

NG202

TC
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T
170
Squadron
Bomb Load:
Bomb Load:
Notes:
Notes:

Aircraft collided with another Lancaster. Rear of aircraft severely damaged and rear gunner killed. Rudders ripped off and elevators damaged. Great gash in fuselage. Landed safely. Pilot awarded DFC, Mid Upper Gunner awarded CGM for his attempts to extricate the rear gunner from his shattered turret.

Crew

Position

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Rank

Name

Service No.

Service

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