The story
| Crewmember | Flight Lieutenant A P Dowse |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DFC |
| Date as recorded | 7/8.11.42 |
| Date range | 1942-11-07 to 1942-11-08 |
| Squadron / unit | 78 |
| Aircraft | Halifax II (W1063, code EY-) |
| RAF station / departure | Linton on Ouse |
| Time | 17:00 |
| Location / duty / target | Genova |
| Incident | Ditched off Valencia |
| Fate | INT |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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