Valastin, Jan R (Flying Officer)

Prisoner of War 1944-January-31

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Birth Date: unkown date

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Home: Broderick, Saskatchewan

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Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RCAF

Unit

467 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAAF)
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Base

RAF Waddington

Rank

Flying Officer

Position

Bomb Aimer

Service Numbers

J/85006
Prev: R/107055
PoW: 1189

Aircraft exploded following a direct hit from flak and crashed in the target area.

Mission

Lancaster Mk.I/III DV378

Bombing Berlin Germany 1944-January-30 to 1944-January-31

467 (B) Sqn (RAAF) RAF Waddington, England
Delivered to No. 467 Australia Squadron on 07 Nov 1943. Lancaster aircraft DV 378 suffered a direct hit from flak during operations over Berlin, Germany, 30/31 Jan 1944. Aircraft had 115 flying hours.