9 Squadron (Per Noctem Volamus). Target - Argentan, Orne, France. The crew of Lancaster aircraft ME 579 were returning from the target and were descending through cloud when they crashed. The aircraft struck high ground and disintegrated on impact at Belvoir Castle near Bottesford, Leicestershire, England. Sergeant W.F. Smith, and four crew members, not Canadians, were also killed. This was FS Stevenson's third operation.
Stevenson, James Morton (Pilot Officer)
Killed in Action 1944-June-07
Birth Date: 1924
Born:
Parents: Son of James Morton Stevenson and Matilda Stevenson, of Parkchester, New York City,
Spouse:
Home: Parkchester, New York, USA
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
9 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Per Noctem Volamus Through out the night we fly
Base
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Navigator
Service Numbers
J/88349
Prev: R/164503
Target
Argentan Orne France
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)
