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Operated by No. 405 Squadron, RCAF, coded LQ*P. Based at Gransden Lodge, Bedfordshire. Failed to return from operation over Bottrop on 20/21 July 1944. From Henk Welting in Holland: "Lancaster PB174 was hit (direct in the bomb bay ??) by Bf 110-G4, Serial G9+MD, Werke Nr. 720410 of Stab III./NJG1, flown by Hptm Martin Drewis, 01.15 hrs. The Lancaster exploded and crashed on land of Mr Koopman, Weustboerweg at Reutem. Crew were buried at Tubbergen 24-7-1944. Debris of the exploding Lancaster hit the attacking Bf 110 and the night fighter also crashed a minute or so later at the Loomsweg at Reutum, community Tubbergen."
Pilot Officer Alfred Joseph BRITTS (J/88665) Wireless Op; Sergeant Thomas DAVENPORT 1354430) Air Gunner; Pilot Officer Vernon Fairbank DODDS (J/89743) Air Bomber; Sergeant Patrick Neil GILBERT (1582850) Flight Engi; Flying Officer Joseph John Raymond JOHNSON (J/24921) Navigator; Flying Officer Anthony Gerard McCARTHY (169703) Air Bomber; Flight Lieutenant James Denholm VIRTUE (J/7905) Pilot; All killed
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