The story
| Crewmember | Flight Sergeant R Yates |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 24/25.08.42 |
| Date range | 1942-08-24 to 1942-08-25 |
| Squadron / unit | 218 |
| Aircraft | Stirling I (W7562, code HA-R) |
| RAF station / departure | Downham Market |
| Time | 21:10 |
| Location / duty / target | Frankfurt |
| Incident | Crashed near Thynes Belgium |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Gosselies Communal |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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