Scythes, Frederick Hamilton (Flight Lieutenant)

Prisoner of War 1943-May-05

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Home: from Toronto, Ontario

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Service

RAF

Unit

408 (B) Sqn- Squadron
For Freedom

Base

RAF Leeming

Rank

Flight Lieutenant

Position

Service Numbers

129339
PoW: 1278

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Mission

Halifax B/GR.Mk.II JB898

Bombing Dortmund Germany 1943-May-05 to 1943-May-05

408 (B) Sqn (RCAF) Leeming
Operated by No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*Q". Bombed Pilsen on 16 / 17 April 1943. Failed to return from attack on Dortmund on 4 / 5 May 1943, shot down by a night fighter. 3 crew killed and 5 POW.
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Unit Desciption

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