The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant G E P Birtch |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 31.8-1.9.43 |
| Date range | 1943-08-31 to 1943-09-01 |
| Squadron / unit | 419 |
| Aircraft | Halifax II (JD720, code VR-P) |
| RAF station / departure | Middleton St George |
| Time | 19:58 |
| Location / duty / target | Berlin |
| Incident | Crashed target area |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Berlin 1939-45 |
| Command | unknown |
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