McLauchlan, R C (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)

Prisoner of War 1945-February-23

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RCAF

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550 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Per Ignem Vincimus Through fire we conquer

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Google MapPforzheim Germany

Took off from North Killingholme at 16:01 in Lancaster Mk I (Sqn code: BQ-O Bomber Command) on an operation to Germany.

Outbound shot down by flak Warrant Officer Class 2 Sowter was killed as he left the stricken Lancaster.

Killed: Warrant Officer Class 2 Roy Tyldesley Sowter RCAF R/number killed as he left the aircraft Durnbach War Cemetery Ref: 8. B. 26. Sergeant Ernest Cornelius Jarvis RAF KIA Durnbach War Cemetery Ref: Joint grave 8. B. 27-28. Sergeant Ernest MacKenzie RAF KIA Durnbach War Cemetery Ref: Joint grave 8. B. 27-28.

POWs in addition to McLachlin: Flying Officer D H Grundy pilot RCAF J/number POW camp not listed.