The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant P F B Orwin |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | 551839 |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 17/18.08.41 |
| Date range | 1941-08-17 to 1941-08-18 |
| Squadron / unit | 50 |
| Aircraft | Hampden I (AE185, code VN-) |
| RAF station / departure | Swinderby |
| Time | 22:55 |
| Location / duty / target | Bremen |
| Incident | Crashed at Paterswolde Holland |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Haren General |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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