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20th January 2005, 12:44
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Flight Sergeant Raymond Hayles DFM 15 Sqn.
I am trying to find out as much about this man for a colleague at work. We were talking and my colleague started talking about her Uncle. Raymond Hayles was KIA on 21/2/1944 and she believes his aircraft was 'bombed from above by American aircraft'? What type of aircraft did this unit fly at the time of his loss. Did any of the crew survive? etc. Why was he awarded the DFM? where did 15 Sqn. fly from? Any information about him and his unit would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you for your time.
Andy 
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20th January 2005, 12:56
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No.15 Squadron
If you would like to contact me on at smudger.smith218ATntlworld.com I maybe able to help you. I have No.15 Squadron Operational Records Book.
Regards Smudger 
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22nd January 2005, 00:14
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F/S Raymond Hayles DFM
RAF Bomber Command Losses of Second World War 1944 confirms your theory concerning the loss of the aircraft that Hayles was in - Lancaster Mk III, LM456 coded LS-C, that crashed on a raid on Struttgart on 21/2/44.
However the aircraft is recorded as being hit by flak and bombs from another aircraft - no doubt from a British bomber. Larry
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