The story
| Crewmember | Flight Sergeant G R French |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 1-2-05-44 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 51 |
| Aircraft | Halifax III (MZ593, code MH-Z) |
| RAF station / departure | Snaith |
| Time | 22:12 |
| Location / duty / target | Mechelen |
| Incident | Crashed Kruipendaarde {West-Vlaanderen} |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Wevelgem Communal Cem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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