The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant V S Bearne |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 17-07-44 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 51 |
| Aircraft | Halifax III (HX321, code MH-H) |
| RAF station / departure | Snaith |
| Time | 03:53 |
| Location / duty / target | Caen |
| Incident | Crashed at base on return |
| Fate | unknown |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.