The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant S R Gilpin |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 23-10-44 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 625 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster I (PA174, code CF-G) |
| RAF station / departure | Kelstern |
| Time | 16:08 |
| Location / duty / target | Essen |
| Incident | Crashed at Weeley, Essex on return |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Cambridge City Cem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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