Short Stirling IV LK241 5G-K ✬ - Bomber - RAF 620 - LK241 5G-K
Beskrivelse
Short Bros. and Harland, Belfast
25/8-44 6 MU
20/9-44 299 Sqdn
17/11-44 Cat E Missing FB
30/11-44 SOC
The aircraft which took off at 1802 hours was briefed to cross the coast of Norway at 7000 feet. Five other aircraft were detailed to fly on a similar route, and whilst flak was encountered near the dropping zone by the other aircraft, there was no information obtained from them about LK 241 which did not return to base.
2 died - 1 saved home -
- RAAF 420643 PO Dickie, J, Captain (Pilot) ✝
- RAF Flt Sgt Stewart, J (Navigator/Bombaimer) ∞
- RAF Flt Sgt Marchant, G (Air Bomber) Safely returned.
- RAAF 420224 WO Kennedy, R (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) ∞
- RAF Flt Sgt Dixon, I (Air Gunner) ✝
- RAF Sgt Bommel, D M (Flight Engineer) ∞
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