The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant J Battey |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 6/7.12.42 |
| Date range | 1942-12-06 to 1942-12-07 |
| Squadron / unit | 158 |
| Aircraft | Halifax II (DG223, code NP-Q) |
| RAF station / departure | Rufforth |
| Time | 16:55 |
| Location / duty / target | Mannheim |
| Incident | Crashed near Bilbrough |
| Fate | Injured |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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