83 Sqn Lancaster loss

[alex crawford]

Hi,

Does anyone have details of an 83 Sqn Lancaster that was lost on 31st December 1942? One member of the crew was Flt Sgt David Smith, 1008971.

Thanks,

Alex

[Peter Clare]

Hi Alex,

31 December 1942.

83 Squadron.
Lancaster I W4799 OL-S.
Op. Dusseldorf.

Crew.
P/O. L T. Jackson DFC RAAF +
F/S. D. Smith +
F/L. J. McMillan +
Sgt. B E. Hargrove RCAF +
F/S. K C. Taylor +
Sgt. D. Crossthwaite RCAF +
F/S. L R. Brettle +

The aircraft took off at 1755 hrs from Wyton for a special operation supporting Oboe equipped Mosquitoes. Crashed 2015 hrs between Demen and Ravenstein (Noord Brabant) 9 km NE of Oss, Holland. All rest in Uden War Cemetery. It is thought the Lancaster fell victim to a night-fighter flown by Hptm Reinhold Knacke, I./NJG1.

Bomber Command Losses Vol 3. W R. Chorley.

Regards
Peter.

[alex crawford]

Hi Peter,

Thanks again. Must get some of Chorely's BCL's from Santa.

Alex