The story
| Crewmember | Pilot Officer W R Simpson |
|---|---|
| Rank | Pilot Officer |
| Service number | 130239 |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 3/4.04.43 |
| Date range | 1943-04-03 to 1943-04-04 |
| Squadron / unit | 158 |
| Aircraft | Halifax II (HR754, code NP-K) |
| RAF station / departure | Lissett |
| Time | 19:40 |
| Location / duty / target | Essen |
| Incident | Crashed near Wassand Hall, Yorkshire |
| Fate | Injured |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | unknown |
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