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Re: Looking for ORBs for 7 Sqdn, RAF 1942
Hi Bill.
15 - 16 August 1942.
7 Squadron.
Stirling I N3705 MG-F
Op: Gardening.
Crew
Sgt. S C. Orrell. pow
Sgt. F. Thompson. pow
Sgt. A. Buckley. pow
Sgt. J A B. Bond. pow
Sgt. C A. Bowers. pow
Sgt. A R. Holman. pow
Sgt. T R. Gough. pow.
Took off Oakington to lay mines in the Nectarines area. Last heard on w/t at 0458 indicating that the Stirling was over a built up area, and asking for a course. Subsequently, the crew force-landed near Loevestein (Gelderland) 4 km WSW of Brakel. Holland, from where the aircaft was flown to the Luftwaffe's test facility at Rechlin.
Details from Bomber Command Losses Vol 3. WR Chorley.
Hope this is some help.
Regards
Peter
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