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andy


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I am trying to find information regarding the loss of Lancaster ED 995 PH-X of 12 squadron which was lost 8th/9th October 1943 near Hamblin Germany.This plane carried my father through all 30 ops of his first tour. Any information that I can add to my fathers web site www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk would be greatly appreciated. 
Also what are the odds on completing a tour in the same plane during the summer of 1943?

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Hi Andy,

These details come from Chorleys BCLosses 1943, volume 4, page 352.

12 Squadron, Lancaster 111,   ED995,  PH - X,  Operation ' Hannover'

Take off from Wickenby at 23:15 hrs, crashed 01:55 hrsin flames at Hameln on the east bank of the Weser. Those buried in the Hannover War Cemetery.

Crew list as such ...........

Sgt. R A Collins                KIA.
Sgt. S B Watson              KIA.
Sgt. W T Adamson           KIA.
Sgt. P J Bemrose              PoW.
Sgt. P M Adams                KIA.
Sgt. E Mallin                     KIA.
Sgt. J A O Strachan RCAF  KIA.

Details from other sources ............

Sgt. P J Bemrose was interned in camp B4 / L3, PoW no: 259851.

Hope these details are of some help to you.

Regards,
John

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Hi Andy,

I neglected to mention at that particular time in Bomber Command, the chances of surviving a tour were very slim with the propects diminishing into the lead up to the 'Battle of Berlin' operations.

John

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