The story
| Crewmember | Flying Officer W Preston |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DFC |
| Date as recorded | 23-01-44 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 161 |
| Aircraft | Halifax V (DG272, code MA-U) |
| RAF station / departure | Tempsford |
| Time | 10:36 |
| Location / duty / target | ASR |
| Incident | Collided with next plane |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Runnymede Mem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.