The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant P W Mitchell |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 17/18.08.43 |
| Date range | 1943-08-17 to 1943-08-18 |
| Squadron / unit | 61 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster III (JA900, code QR-) |
| RAF station / departure | Syerston |
| Time | 21:29 |
| Location / duty / target | Peenemunde |
| Incident | Crashed near Greifswald |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | unknown |
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