crew done.
Backler, Alec Frederick (Sergeant)
Killed in Action 1943-July-04
Birth Date: 1921
Born:
Parents: Frederick & Constance Backler
Spouse:
Home: Burnage, Manchester, England (parents)
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAFVR
Unit
9 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Per Noctem Volamus Through out the night we fly
Base
RAF Bardney
Rank
Sergeant
Position
WOp-AG
Service Numbers
1029538
Target
Cologne Germany
Crew or Other Personnel
Lancaster ED689
Mission
Lancaster Mk.I/III ED689
Bombing Cologne Germany 1943-July-03 to 1943-July-04
9 (B) Sqn (RAF) Bardney
Battle of the Ruhr
Lancaster aircraft ED 689 lost during night operations against Cologne, Germany. Flying Officer J.B. Reeves (USA) and W/O G.F. Dohaney were killed. The other six crew, not Canadians, are missing and also believed killed.
Lancaster ED689 Mk.I/III - Bombing Cologne Germany - 1943-07-03 to 1943-07-04
Squadron: 9 (B) Sqn (RAF)
Start Date: 1943-07-03
Completion Date: 1943-07-04
Mission: Bombing
Operation: Battle of the Ruhr
Target City: Cologne Germany
Target Specific:
Base: Bardney
Take Off Time: 22.17
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Crash Specifics:
Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
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War Diary Unavailable
6 Bomber Group July 3/4 1943
42 Halifaxes from 408, 419, 427, and 428 Squadrons were joined by 34 Wellingtons 429, 431, and 432 Squadrons on an attack at Cologne. The crews were over the target at between 16,000 and 21,000 feet, releasing 205,000 lbs of incendiaries and 104,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports, bombing was accurate and serious damage was caused. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)
Lancaster aircraft ED 689 lost during night operations against Cologne, Germany. Flying Officer J.B. Reeves (USA) and W/O G.F. Dohaney were killed. The other six crew, not Canadians, are missing and also believed killed.
