Squadron: 408 (B) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date: 1943-05-05
Completion Date: 1943-05-05
Mission: Bombing
Operation: unspecified
Target City: Dortmund Germany
Target Specific:
Base: Leeming
Take Off Time: 22.43
Squadron Code: EQ Q
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Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
Crash Reason: fighter
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War Diary Unavailable
Operated by No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*Q". Bombed Pilsen on 16 / 17 April 1943. Failed to return from attack on Dortmund on 4 / 5 May 1943, shot down by a night fighter. 3 crew killed and 5 POW.
6 Bomber Group May 5, 1943
3 Wellingtons from 426 and 429 Squadrons were ordered out on a sea search. All crews returned safely, but unsuccessful. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)
Operated by No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*Q". Bombed Pilsen on 16 / 17 April 1943. Failed to return from attack on Dortmund on 4 / 5 May 1943, shot down by a night fighter. 3 crew killed and 5 POW.
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