The story
| Crewmember | Pilot Officer A R Fitch |
|---|---|
| Rank | Pilot Officer |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 2/3.09.41 |
| Date range | 1941-09-02 to 1941-09-03 |
| Squadron / unit | 40 |
| Aircraft | Wellington Ic (R1030, code BL-R) |
| RAF station / departure | Alconbury |
| Time | 20:10 |
| Location / duty / target | Oostende |
| Incident | Ditched off Harwich Essex |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Middelkerke |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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