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DT559
Halifax II HD-J
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3rd November 1943 |
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| Pilot |  |
F/S
F W Smily RAAF  |
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| Flight Engineer |  |
Sgt
D Drury  |
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| Navigator |  |
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C P North RAAF  |
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| Bomb Aimer | |
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A G Harris RAAF  |
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Wireless Operator & Air Gunner |
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S J Lucas RAAF  |
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Rear Air Gunner |
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W W Johnston RAAF  |
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| Mid Upper Air Gunner | |
Sgt
N W Dowie RAAF  |
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DT559 was on a training mission and expolded into the sea off of Flamborough Head whilst engaged in "Air to Sea" firing practice. |
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| All the crew are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. | ||||
| Sgt Drury's body was recovered from the sea, identified and then reburied at sea. | ||||
Sgt
D Drury picture kindly supplied by Pat and Brian Drury. |
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F/S
C P North picture courtesy of National Archives Australia. |
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Any
further information then please contact me using the address below. |
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| halifaxlv827@yahoo.co.uk
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