The story
| Crewmember | Pilot Officer L E Kropf |
|---|---|
| Rank | Pilot Officer |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 16/17.09.42 |
| Date range | 1942-09-16 to 1942-09-17 |
| Squadron / unit | 405 |
| Aircraft | Halifax II (W7770, code LQ-E) |
| RAF station / departure | Topcliffe |
| Time | 20:52 |
| Location / duty / target | Essen |
| Incident | Crashed at Maubeuge France |
| Fate | Evader |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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