The story
| Crewmember | Flight Sergeant J H Ekelund |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 16/17.10.42 |
| Date range | 1942-10-16 to 1942-10-17 |
| Squadron / unit | 149 |
| Aircraft | Stirling I (BF392, code OJ-D) |
| RAF station / departure | Lakenheath |
| Time | 18:30 |
| Location / duty / target | Gardening |
| Incident | Crashed near Ile d'Yeu |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Port Joinville Communal |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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