Howard, Eric Leslie ()
Killed in Action 1945-March-15
Birth Date: 1922
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RAFVR
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50 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Sic Fidem Servamus Thus we keep faith
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Skellingthorpe
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1582382
Target
Lutzkendorf Germany
Crew or Other Personnel
Lancaster NG177
memorial stone setting Auerstedt 2022Lancaster NG177 Mk.I - Bombing Lutzkendorf Germany - 1945-03-15 to 1945-03-15
Squadron: 50 (B) Sqn (RAF)
Start Date: 1945-03-15
Completion Date: 1945-03-15
Mission: Bombing
Operation: unspecified
Target City: Lutzkendorf Germany
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Base: Skellingthorpe
Take Off Time: 16.34
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War Diary Unavailable
6 Bomber Group March 15, 1945
70 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, 429, and 432 squadrons were ordered to attack oil facilities at Castrop-Rauxel. The crews were over the target at between 17,000 and 19,000 feet, releasing 531,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports, some damage was caused. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)