Today marks the 79th anniversary of the loss of the seven crew members of Lancaster ED559. F/Lt Richard A. Curle (Pilot) — RAF 121280 (Age 28) Sgt David A. Hart (Flight Engineer) — RAF 567377 (Age 24) F/O Harry Riding (Wireless Operator) — RAAF 403699 (Age 25) F/O Errol C. Crapp (Navigator) — RAAF 411113 (Age 24) P/O Charles S. Challoner (Bomb Aimer) — RAF 131995 (Age 37) Sgt Daniel L. Gooch (Mid-Upper Gunner) — RAF 1336491 (Age 19) Sgt Garnet W. Durdin (Rear Gunner) — RAAF 416149 (Age 25) I was hoping that for this anniversary the commemorative plaque I had made would have been placed at the cemetery where Richard Curle is interred. Alas, although I have requested updates, I have not heard from the local mayor's office since early January. I remain hopeful that the plaque will be installed soon and visitors can learn more about the crew and the sacrifice they made all those years ago. Lest we forget.
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