The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant G Needham |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 2-3-Feb-45 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 426 |
| Aircraft | Halifax VII (NP819, code OW-B) |
| RAF station / departure | Linton on Ouse |
| Time | 20:44 |
| Location / duty / target | Wanne-Eickel |
| Incident | Crashed at Castle Farm near Manston, Kent after losing control |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Scunthorpe [Brumby & Frodingham] Cemetery |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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