Memorial Crash Lancaster I W4171-EM-J Mol

On the night of April 26-27, 1943, an air fleet of 557 RAF aircraft was dispatched to attack ground targets. On the way back to their home base at Langar (UK), Lancaster I W4171 with fuselage code EM-J was attacked by a German night fighter. The aircraft crashed in the fields behind the Volmolenbaan.
All crew members lost their lives in the crash.
The victims are buried at the Schoonselhof cemetery in Antwerp.

RAF Sgt. Jones Lorwerth Beyon Pilot
RAF Sgt. Glare Geoffrey John Navigator
RCAF Sgt. Gillespie John Flight Engineer
RAF Sgt. Hollet William Alfred Wireles Operator
RAF F/O Hyland Basil Paul Malcom Bomb Aimer
RAF Sgt. Davies Frank Wells Mid Upper Gunner
RAF Sgt. Jones Benjamin Bryn Rear Gunner

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• Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
• Photos: Jhonny Bastiaensen
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