Avro Lancaster I (W4936 KM-W) on a mission to Oberhausen on 1943-06-15

On Monday, 14 June 1943, (a part of) the aircraft of the 44 squadron (RAF), took off for a mission to Oberhausen in Germany from a station (airfield) in or near Dunholme Lodge.
One of the crew members was 121510 Flying Officer R Kirby. He departed for his mission at 22:17.
He flew with a Avro Lancaster (type I, with serial W4936 and code KM-W). His mission and of the other crew members was planned for Tuesday, 15 June 1943.

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Malcolm Boardman

about 4 months ago
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Hi,
My Uncle Ronny was the bombadier on this Lancaster.
The aircraft was hit by flack over neederwert. There is a police report of the crash.
The aircraft after being hit veered to avoid the village and crashed in the woods nearby.
The wreckage is still visible today, I have actually been to the crash site. Looking at the wreckage it is clear to see that there was an extensive explosion on impact.
The Dutch resistance were first on the scene and removed the parachutes and some other items. All of the crew were confirmed to have been killed.
The Germans sent what they called 'rats' forced laborers to go in and remove the munitions and remains.
They also posted a guard on a bicycle at the entrance to the forrest.
All of the crew are buried in Eindhoven Woensel general cemetery.
I hope this information helps.