Squadron: 405 (PFF) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date: 1944-01-14
Completion Date: 1944-01-14
Mission: Bombing
Operation: Battle of Berlin
Target City: Brunswick Germany
Target Specific:
Base: Gransden lodge
Take Off Time: 17.02
Squadron Code: LQ V
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Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
Crash Reason: flak
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War Diary Unavailable
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Used by No. 405 Squadron, RCAF, coded "LQ*V". Lancaster aircraft JA 974 took a direct hit by flak and blew up during a night attack against Brunswick, Germany. One of 3 squadron losses on this mission. All crew killed, reported as first all Canadian crew lost by Bomber Command. Had 233 hours logged when struck off.
6 Group Unavailable
Used by No. 405 Squadron, RCAF, coded "LQ*V". Lancaster aircraft JA 974 took a direct hit by flak and blew up during a night attack against Brunswick, Germany. One of 3 squadron losses on this mission. All crew killed, reported as first all Canadian crew lost by Bomber Command. Had 233 hours logged when struck off.
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