The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant V J A Butler |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 24/25.08.42 |
| Date range | 1942-08-24 to 1942-08-25 |
| Squadron / unit | 97 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster I (R5537, code OF-B) |
| RAF station / departure | Woodhall Spa |
| Time | 23:10 |
| Location / duty / target | Frankfurt |
| Incident | Crashed Westmalle Belgium |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Westmalle Churchyard |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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