The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant R D Smith |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 12/13.08.42 |
| Date range | 1942-08-12 to 1942-08-13 |
| Squadron / unit | 460 |
| Aircraft | Wellington IV (Z1404, code UV-J) |
| RAF station / departure | Breighton |
| Time | 22:08 |
| Location / duty / target | Mainz |
| Incident | Crashed Eisden Belgium |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Heverlee War Cem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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