Halifax JB920 B/GR.Mk.II - Bombing Duisburg Germany - 1943-04-26 to 1943-04-27
Squadron: 405 (PFF) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date: 1943-04-26
Completion Date: 1943-04-27
Mission: Bombing
Operation: Battle of the Ruhr
Target City: Duisburg Germany
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Base: Gransden Lodge
Take Off Time: 00.21
Squadron Code: LQ F
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Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
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6 Bomber Group April 26/27 1943

17 Halifaxes from 408 and 419 Squadrons were joined by 74 Wellingtons from 420, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, and 431 Squadrons on an attack at Duisberg. The crews were over the target at between 14,000 and 19,000 feet, releasing 166,000 lbs of high explosives and 119,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports, there was some damage but the main weight of the attack missed the target. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)

Operated by No. 405 Squadron, RCAF, coded "LQ*F". Failed to Return, Duisberg, 27.4.43

Warrant Officer Class II Thomas Lloyd BENTLEY (R/70608) Air Gunner; Pilot Officer David Edward CROCKATT (J/17418) Pilot; Pilot Officer Chester Brockie DIXON (J/17446) Pilot; Pilot Officer John Robert MARRIOTT (J/17600) Navigator; Pilot Officer Francis Edward O'HARE (51838) Wireless Op; Sergeant Isaac Abraham PENNER (R/61926) Flight Engi ;Warrant Officer Class II Stewart SLEETH (R/84338) Navigator; Flight Sergeant John Lawrence STORDY (R/104320) Air Gunner. All killed

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