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)
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Duncan
4/3/2018 08:45:40 am
A beautiful tribute.
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Elspeth Shepherd (nee Curle)
4/3/2018 10:11:06 am
Remembering these seven brave men and the sacrifice that they made seventy five years ago.
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