The story
| Crewmember | Pilot Officer Orchard |
|---|---|
| Rank | Pilot Officer |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 27/28.03.42 |
| Date range | 1942-03-27 to 1942-03-28 |
| Squadron / unit | 51 |
| Aircraft | Whitley V (Z9304, code MH-S) |
| RAF station / departure | Dishforth |
| Time | 20:33 |
| Location / duty / target | St-Nazaire |
| Incident | Ditched in English Channel on return |
| Fate | unknown |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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