Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (Z6566 MH-Q) on a mission to Koln on 1941-08-19

On Monday, 18 August 1941, (a part of) the aircraft of the 51 squadron (RAF), took off for a mission to Koln in Germany from a station (airfield) in or near Dishforth.
One of the crew members was Pilot Officer C D Roberts. He departed for his mission at 21:44.
He flew with a Armstrong Whitworth Whitley (type V, with serial Z6566 and code MH-Q). His mission and of the other crew members was planned for Tuesday, 19 August 1941.

Information about aircraft who did not return from this mission can be found here. Information about the other crew members on this flight can be found at this website (Aircrew Remembered). This website also provides the flight information for this record.

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Donald Grant

about 4 months ago
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Hello,
I have just come across your site and am delighted to see this aircrew remembered. My father was the regular tail gunner but had been assigned to another aircraft that night. I have some photos and further information relating to the pilot...

Hello,
I have just come across your site and am delighted to see this aircrew remembered. My father was the regular tail gunner but had been assigned to another aircraft that night. I have some photos and further information relating to the pilot Sgt James and will post them on here soon.
Regards,
Don Grant.