Squadron:419 (B) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date:1942-07-06
Completion Date:1942-07-07
Mission:Minelaying
Operation:unspecified
Target City:Lorient France
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Base:Mildenhall
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Crash City:9 miles ENE of Devizes Wiltshire.
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Served with No. 419 (B) Squadron, RCAF. Crashed at Rainscombe Farm on the Wiltshire Downs on 7 July 1942 while returning from mining mission, was descending below clouds when it struck trees. All 6 crew killed.
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