The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant R J Asplen |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 30-31-03-44 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 622 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster III (ND767, code GI-D) |
| RAF station / departure | Mildenhall |
| Time | 22:30 |
| Location / duty / target | Nurnberg |
| Incident | Collided with 427 Sqn Halifax III LV923 ZL-W & crashed Rachecourt {Luxembourg} |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Hotton war cem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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