The story
At the date of 20-09-1944, time: 1530, the aircraft type Stirling has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Batenburg (De Wijnakker). The unit of crew and plane is: 196 Sqdn. First flyer rank: F/Sergeant, name: J.P. Averill. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
196 Squadron
Stirling LJ-840, 5T-G ( G for George )
F/Sgt.Peter Averill,pilot
F/Sgt.”Steve” Stevens,Nav
Sgt.Ted Chandler, F/Eng
F/Sgt.Allen Yelland,W/O
F/Sgt.Johnny Dowsett,BO
Sgt.Les Haywood, rear/gun
The two air-dispatchers from 63 Airborne Divisional Composite Company,RASC, were l/c.Wise and driver Parker.
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