Wellington hit on 5th March 1943

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All the answers ought to be in this old RAF Commands thread:

http://www.rafcommands.com/cgi-bin/d...D6&archive=yes

regards

Dennis

Wing Commander D.H. Burnside, D.F.C., awarded a Bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross
The navigator, Pilot Officer Roderick John Heather J/16756 RCAF, was killed,
Flight Sergeant Geoffrey Frank Keen, D.F.M., 923049 the wireless operator, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
Pilot Officer Reginald James HAYHURST 128419, the bomb aimer, Distinguished Flying Cross
Pilot Officer David Burgess Ross 139642,, Distinguished Flying Cross

Further to above: using Flight and London Gazette

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying).
923049 Flight Sergeant Geoffrey Frank KEEN, D.F.M., No. 427 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron.
One night in March, 1943, this airman was the wireless operator of an aircraft detailed to attack Essen. Whilst over the target area the aircraft was hit by heavy anti-aircraft fire. The navigator was killed instantaneously. Flight Seageant Keen, who was in the astro-dome, had his right foot blown off and received cuts on both legs. Disregarding his wounds, Flight Sergeant Keen regained his seat in the wireless cabin. For over two hours he laboured to repair the damaged apparatus. He could not speak to other members of the crew owing to damage to the inter-communication apparatus. Another airman spoke to him, however, on at least a dozen occasions and found him still conscious and working at his selfimposed task of directing the manipulation of various installations. He also offered assistance in navigating the aircraft and actually managed to drag himself on two occasions to the navigator's compartment to obtain essential information. His courage and fortitude in such circumstances were of the highest order.

FLIGHT JULY 19TH, 1945

Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross
Fit. Lt. D. B. Ross, D.F.C., R.A.F.V.R., No. 427 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn.—Fit. Lt. Ross is now on his third tour of operational duty. Throughout he has proved himself to be a skilful and determined air gunner On one occasion his aircraft was detailed to attack Cologne. One engine was rendered unserviceable and on leaving the target area an attack was made by a Messerschmitt 210. Fit. lit. Ross skilfully directed evasive action and, by his accurate fire, drove off the enemy fighter. By his cool courage, efficiency and devolion to duty over a long period he has set an outstanding example to all members of his squadron.


Can't confirm Keene name just yet.
Is this the entire crew?