The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant L E Basford |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 16-17-06-44 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 640 |
| Aircraft | Halifax III (LW463, code C8-A) |
| RAF station / departure | Leconfield |
| Time | 23:07 |
| Location / duty / target | Sterkrade |
| Incident | Crashed at Tolkamer {Gelderland} |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Herwen-en-Aerdt {Tolkamer} General Cem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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