The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant R J Fitsell |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 11/12.09.41 |
| Date range | 1941-09-11 to 1941-09-12 |
| Squadron / unit | 10 |
| Aircraft | Whitley V (P5109, code ZA-) |
| RAF station / departure | Leeming |
| Time | 20:47 |
| Location / duty / target | Warnemunde |
| Incident | Ditched off East coast |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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