The story
At the date of 31-05-1942, time: 0245, the aircraft type Wellington (type IC, serial L7802, code -P) has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Elsloo (Julianastraat - Schoolstraat). The unit of crew and plane is: 25 OTU. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: C.G. Hughes. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
Hit by Flak over target. Shot down by NF Oblt. W. Barte 4./NJG 1 from St. Truiden, hit by 1./848 Flak Abt. Crashed at intersection Julianastraat - Schoolstraat Elsloo
Crew members all survived:
| Flight Sergeant R Baker Unit 25 OTU |
| Sergeant F G Greensides Unit 25 OTU |
| Pilot Officer C G Hughes Unit 25 OTU |
| Flight Sergeant R V C Oliver Unit 25 OTU |
| Flight Sergeant L R Read Unit 25 OTU |
| Sergeant B C Whittle Unit 25 OTU |
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