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LAWSON, Christopher

Aircraft Information
Aircraft Handley Page Halifax II
Serial Number HR832
Markings LQ-
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Brookwood Military Cemetery
Grave Reference 23. C. 19..
Epitaph I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 197
Enlistment information
Service Number 46731
Service Royal Air Force
Group 8
Squadron 405 (Vancouver)
Trade Pilot
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 16-06-1943
End Date 16-06-1943
Takeoff Station Gransden Lodge
Day/Night raid Day
Operation Training- cross country flight
Reason for Loss Severe electrical storm- the bomber was struck by lightning and began to break up in the turbulence, crashing near King's Lynn