Today is the 75th anniversary of the loss of ED559

75 years ago today seven men took off from RAF Grimsby on board Lancaster ED559 and never returned. For their sacrifice we give thanks and remember their loss.

          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)        

Remembrance cross to the crew of Lancaster ED559 at the IBCC, Lincoln 2018.