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1944-05-22

Base:
Faldingworth
Destination:
Dortmund
Took off:
2240
Landed:
0117

LL857

BH
-
B
300
Squadron
Bomb Load:
Bomb Load:
1 x 4000lb HC, 1045 x 4lb incendiaries, 125 x 4lb X Type incendiaries, 108 x 30lb incendiaries.
Notes:
Notes:

Port outer engine failed so decided to return to base. On approach the port inner engine failed causing aircraft to bank and crash into the building of the shooting range. Flt Eng, Nav and W/Op killed. Rest of crew injured and admitted to Lincoln Military Hospital.

Crew

Position

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Rank

Name

Service No.

Service

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