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BLACK, Richard

Aircraft Information
Aircraft Avro Lancaster II
Serial Number DS771
Markings OW-P
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country Germany
Burial/Memorial Place Durnbach War Cemetery
Grave Reference 4. F. 12..
Epitaph GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 131
Enlistment information
Service Number J/11844
Service Royal Canadian Air Force
Group 6
Squadron 426 (Thunderbird)
Trade WOp/AG
Country of origin if different Canada
Last Operation information
Start Date 15-03-1944
End Date 16-03-1944
Takeoff Station Linton-on-Ouse
Day/Night raid Night
Operation Stuttgart. 863 aircraft, 37 losses (4.3%). The bomber stream made its approach through France, crossing the German border as late as possible, delaying the point at which the German fighters were able to enter the stream. PFF marking was well short of the target, possibly due to the strong winds as the conditions were clear. Although some of the early bombing fell in the city, much of the later bombing fell outside. Damage was light- 88 deaths and 203 injuries.
Reason for Loss