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McLEOD WG
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MCLEOD, William

Aircraft Information
Aircraft Avro Lancaster I
Serial Number PB903
Markings BM-F
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country Germany
Burial/Memorial Place Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery
Grave Reference 8. F. 12..
Epitaph SADLY MISSED AND PROUDLY REMEMBERED
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 210
Enlistment information
Service Number J/39929
Service Royal Canadian Air Force
Group 6
Squadron 433 (Porcupine)
Trade Air Bomber
Country of origin if different Canada
Last Operation information
Start Date 10-04-1945
End Date 10-04-1945
Takeoff Station Skipton on Swale
Day/Night raid Day
Operation Leipzig- to attack the Engelsdorf and Mockau railway yards
Reason for Loss Hit by flak just before the aiming point, causing a fire in the starboard inner engine. The aircraft lost height and there was a small explosion, turning the aircraft onto its back. Hit the ground and exploded