| Lancaster ME326 AR-P | 460 Sqn | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date : | 02 février 1945 | Mission : | Wiesbaden (All.) | ||||||||||||||||
| Décollage : | Binbrock à 20:45 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Causes de la perte : | Sur le retour collision avec le Lancaster PD286 UM-O2 du 626 Sqdn | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lieu de la perte : | 13 Km au SW d’Abbeville (80) | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Sgt | James Henry | BULL | AB | RAFVR | 1394093 | KIA | ||||||||||||
 | FS | William Alexander | CUNNINGHAM | WOP AG | RAAF | 433250 | KIA | ||||||||||||
| FS | Frederick John | FLATTERY | Nav | RAFVR | 1581726 | KIA | ||||||||||||
| Sgt | Willim Arla | GEORGE | AG | RAFVR | 1709173 | KIA | ||||||||||||
| FS | Frederick | HUMAN | AG | RAFVR | 1595696 | WIA | DOW à l’hôpital d’Abbeville | |||||||||||
| Sgt | Walter Thomas | JEFFRIES | FE | RAFVR | 3030636 | KIA | ||||||||||||
| Gp Capt | Keith Raymond John | PARSONS | Pil | RAAF | 0337 | WIA |   | |||||||||||
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| Distinguished Service Ordre Group Captain Keith Raymond John PARSONS, D.F.C. (Aus.109), R.A.A.F. Group Captain Parsons has an impressive war record having participated in more than 100 sorties. A number of these have been bombing attacks against targets in Germany. On one occasion, in February, 1945, his aircraft sustained severe damage and went into a steep uncontrollable dive. Only at the last possible moment did Group Captain Parsons get clear of the aircraft before it crashed. This gallant officer was soon on operations again and executed a successful sortie against Misburg. Group Captain Parsons last operational mission was an attack on Berchtesgaden. This officer has invariably displayed the highest qualities of skill, courage and leadership, qualities which have inspired all. THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 22nd of JUNE, 1945. | |||||||||||||||||||