The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant W Towse |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DFM |
| Date as recorded | 25/26.07.43 |
| Date range | 1943-07-25 to 1943-07-26 |
| Squadron / unit | 15 |
| Aircraft | Stirling III (BK805, code LS-U) |
| RAF station / departure | Mildenhall |
| Time | 22:30 |
| Location / duty / target | Essen |
| Incident | Crashed SE of Ahaus |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Reichswald Forest |
| Command | unknown |
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