The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant Thorpe |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 5/6.11.40 |
| Date range | 1940-11-05 to 1940-11-06 |
| Squadron / unit | 77 |
| Aircraft | Whitley V (T4151, code KN-N) |
| RAF station / departure | Newmarket |
| Time | 19:10 |
| Location / duty / target | Milano |
| Incident | Ditched 8 miles East of North Shields |
| Fate | Rescued |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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