The Gilson crew from 408 Squadron.

This crew failed to return from operations to Dusseldorf on November 2/3, 1944.
They were attacked coming out of the target by an FW-190, which followed them to Namur, Belgium.
They took evasive action and crashed into a 3200ft hill.

Left to Right:  Ineson, P/O V. Gilson RCAF Pilot; F/O L. Reaume RCAF, Bomb aimer;
F/Sgt W. Sutton RCAF, Mid upper gunner; F/O D. Staples Navigator; P/O D. Woodworth RCAF, Wireless Op.

The Flight Engineer F/O A. Anderson is not in the picture.

Photo graciously supplied by Simon Jeffs


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