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Monument RAF Lancaster LM 325

Monument to commemorate the crash of RAF Lancaster LM 325 near Beuningen in the night of June 22-23, 1943 on a mission to Mullheim, Germany. The whole crew deceased except 1 crewmember. The text on the monument says:

"They gave their today for our tomorrow"

Deceased crewmen:
- Sgt R.A. Waterhouse, age 20
- Sgt J. Osborn, age 21
- Sgt R.B.Cooper, age 20
- Sgt E. Smith, age 21
- Sgt R.B. Sugden, age 21
- F/O Tomkins, age 30

Survivor:
- Sgt T. Williams

There is also a monument near the church in Beuningen for these men.

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Source

  • Text: Jimmy Hilgen
  • Photos: Jimmy Hilgen

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