We will remember them...

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.