223 Squadron (Alae Defendunt Africam). Two Baltimore aircraft AG 941 and AG 966 collided over the target area, four parachutes were seen. One Canadian, Sergeant Skuce, was either an Evader or was taken Prisoner of War. One RAF and one RAAF member of the crew were also killed, and one RAAF crew member was taken Prisoner of War. Three crew members, not Canadians, missing believed killed.
Mutch, Roderick Charles (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)
Killed in Action 1942-November-05

Birth Date: 1921-December-13
Born:
Parents: Son of the Revd. John M. G. Mutch and Marjory McCurdy Mutch, of Hamilton, Ontario.
Spouse:
Home: Hamilton, Ontario
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
223 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Alae Defendunt Africam Wings defend Africa
Base
Rank
Warrant Officer 2nd Class
Position
Wireless Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/75869