Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | PB903 |
Markings | BM-F |
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 8. F. 11.. |
Epitaph |
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 233 |
Service Number | J/95323 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 433 (Porcupine) |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of origin if different | Canada |
Grisdale R J (F/O) |
Hirak J M (P/O) |
McLeod W G (F/O) |
Seeley F G (P/O) |
Thurston W A J (Sgt) |
Zierler I B (F/O) |
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 |