Took off from Scampton at 17:41 in Lancaster Mk I (Sqn code DX-D Bomber Command) on an operation to the sea off the north German coast.
The aircraft was lost without a trace.
Killed includes Casey: Warrant Officer Class 1 Lloyd Willis Brayford RCAF R/78842 KIA Runnymede Memorial Panel 179. Sergeant Charles Frederick Clout RAF KIA Runnymede Memorial Panel 145. Sergeant Robert Edward Dignum RAF KIA Runnymede Memorial Panel 147. Sergeant Kenneth Trevor Dutton RAF KIA Runnymede Memorial Panel 148. Sergeant William Halliday RAF KIA Runnymede Memorial Panel 152. Sergeant Eric William Inwood RAF KIA Runnymede Memorial Panel 154.
