The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant J H Gilbert |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 26-27-04-44 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 408 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster II (DS719, code EQ-U) |
| RAF station / departure | Linton on Ouse |
| Time | 23:12 |
| Location / duty / target | Essen |
| Incident | Crashed Wissenkerke {Zeeland} |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Bergen op Zoom War cem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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