The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant J Samson |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 3/4.07.42 |
| Date range | 1942-07-03 to 1942-07-04 |
| Squadron / unit | 61 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster I (R5663, code QR-B) |
| RAF station / departure | Syerston |
| Time | 22:35 |
| Location / duty / target | Gardening |
| Incident | Crashed Near Swedish port of Halsingborg |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Halsingborg Municipal Cem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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