Squadron: 405 (PFF) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date: 1945-03-15
Completion Date: 1945-03-15
Mission: Bombing
Operation: unspecified
Target City: Misburg Germany
Target Specific:
Base: Gransden Lodge
Take Off Time: 17.59
Squadron Code: LQP
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Crash City: Bad Grund
Crash Specifics:
Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
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405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force Lancaster III aircraft NE 119 LQ-P was shot down at Bad Grund, Germany, on March 15, 1945, during a night attack against Misburg, Germany. Flight Lieutenant LN Laing (RCAF) appears to have parachuted into trees, released his harness and fell about thirty feet, sustaining fatal injuries. Of six others who baled out, three were shot FS FJ Marsh (RCAF) was captured in the vicinity of the crash and was shot by the Gestapo on March 15, 1945. 1945. Sergeant R Morris (RAF) was killed on March 15, 1945. Flying Officer DG Smith (RCAF) was an Evader and was shot by the Gestapo on March 17, 1945. Three aircrew survived as Prisoners of War, Flying Officer IW Bonter, (RCAF), Flying Officer RM Hyde, (RCAF), FS JR Crisp, (RCAF). Flying Officer Bonter was on loan from 432 Squadron.
6 Bomber Group March 15, 1945
70 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, 429, and 432 squadrons were ordered to attack oil facilities at Castrop-Rauxel. The crews were over the target at between 17,000 and 19,000 feet, releasing 531,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports, some damage was caused. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)
405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force Lancaster III aircraft NE 119 LQ-P was shot down at Bad Grund, Germany, on March 15, 1945, during a night attack against Misburg, Germany. Flight Lieutenant LN Laing (RCAF) appears to have parachuted into trees, released his harness and fell about thirty feet, sustaining fatal injuries. Of six others who baled out, three were shot FS FJ Marsh (RCAF) was captured in the vicinity of the crash and was shot by the Gestapo on March 15, 1945. 1945. Sergeant R Morris (RAF) was killed on March 15, 1945. Flying Officer DG Smith (RCAF) was an Evader and was shot by the Gestapo on March 17, 1945. Three aircrew survived as Prisoners of War, Flying Officer IW Bonter, (RCAF), Flying Officer RM Hyde, (RCAF), FS JR Crisp, (RCAF). Flying Officer Bonter was on loan from 432 Squadron.
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