Took off from Downham Market at 00:25 in Stirling Mk III (Sqn code HA-G Bomber Command) on an operation to Bochum Germany.
Crashed 04:00 in Hays Wood NE of Chedburgh 300yds NW of Plumpton Hall. Cause of crash not established.
Killed includes Cleveland: Sergeant James Philip Vaughan Hargest RAF KIA St. David Churchyard Brecon Block A. Row B. Grave 11. Sergeant John Salisbury Howard RAF KIA Greenacres Cemetery Oldham Sec. B. Row 16. Grave 213. Sergeant Thomas Arthur Jamieson RAF KIA Streatham Cemetery Block 17. Grave 27. Sergeant Donald Wurr RAF KIA Hull Northern Cemetery Compt. 265. Grave 76.
