The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant W Shaw |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 5-6-Jan-45 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 102 |
| Aircraft | Halifax III (LL597, code DY-X) |
| RAF station / departure | Pocklington |
| Time | 16:58 |
| Location / duty / target | Hannover |
| Incident | Shot down by night fighter SSW Wardenburg |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Sage War Cemetery |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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