Squadron: 424 (B) Sqn (RCAF)
Start Date: 1943-02-20
Completion Date: 1943-02-20
Mission: Minelaying
Operation: unspecified
Target City: Frisian Islands Netherlands (Nectarines)
Target Specific:
Base: Topcliffe
Take Off Time: 17.42
Squadron Code: OB U
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Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
Crash Reason: fighter
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War Diary Unavailable
6 Bomber Group February 20, 1943
4 Wellingtons from 424 and 425 Squadrons were sent out on a sea search. They were looking for the F/Sgt J. Gauthier crew from 426 Squadron. The crews returned safely, but unsuccessful in their search. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)
Served with No. 424 (B) Squadron, RCAF, coded QB*U, in the UK. Failed to return from mining operation to the Frisian Islands on 20 / 21 February 1943, shot down by Oblt Rudolf Sigmund of IV/NJG I into the North Sea, all were killed. Reported shot down at 19:46 local, 50 kilometres north of Texel. Crew was one RNZAF, 2 RCAF and 2 RAF.
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