The story
| Crewmember | Wing Commander R J Newton |
|---|---|
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DFC, MiD |
| Date as recorded | 1-2-Jan-45 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 75 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster III (ME321, code AA-N) |
| RAF station / departure | Mepal |
| Time | 15:48 |
| Location / duty / target | Vohwinkel |
| Incident | Crashed near Maastricht |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Runnymede Memorial |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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