London, Ontario
50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). Target - Lutzkendorf, Germany.
Millman, Robert Bruce (Pilot Officer)
Killed in Action 1945-March-15
Birth Date: 1924
Born:
Parents: Son of James Robert and Hilda Millman, of London, Ontario.
Spouse:
Home: London, Ontario
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
50 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
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Base
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Air Gunner
Service Numbers
J/95401
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Lancaster NG177
memorial stone setting Auerstedt 2022Lancaster NG177 Mk.I - Bombing Lutzkendorf Germany - 1945-03-15 to 1945-03-15
Squadron: 50 (B) Sqn (RAF)
Start Date: 1945-03-15
Completion Date: 1945-03-15
Mission: Bombing
Operation: unspecified
Target City: Lutzkendorf Germany
Target Specific:
Base: Skellingthorpe
Take Off Time: 16.34
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Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
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War Diary Unavailable
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)