The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant J O A Lapointe |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 22/23.10.43 |
| Date range | 1943-10-22 to 1943-10-23 |
| Squadron / unit | 427 |
| Aircraft | Halifax V (LK959, code ZL-D) |
| RAF station / departure | Leeming |
| Time | 17:36 |
| Location / duty / target | Kassel |
| Incident | Crashed at Ostayen |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Bergen op Zoom |
| Command | unknown |
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