80 – Abbeville

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)
Royaume-Uni Sgt James Henry BULL
AB RAFVR 1394093 KIA
Australie
FS William Alexander CUNNINGHAM
WOP AG RAAF 433250 KIA
Royaume-Uni FS Frederick John FLATTERY Nav RAFVR 1581726 KIA
Royaume-Uni Sgt Willim Arla GEORGE AG RAFVR 1709173 KIA
Royaume-Uni FS Frederick HUMAN AG RAFVR 1595696 WIA DOW à l’hôpital d’Abbeville
Royaume-Uni Sgt Walter Thomas JEFFRIES FE RAFVR 3030636 KIA
Australie
Gp Capt Keith Raymond John PARSONS Pil RAAF 0337 WIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross
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.