The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant C A Cornwell |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 9/10.03.42 |
| Date range | 1942-03-09 to 1942-03-10 |
| Squadron / unit | 158 |
| Aircraft | Wellington II (W5431, code NP-W) |
| RAF station / departure | Driffield |
| Time | 19:34 |
| Location / duty / target | Essen |
| Incident | Crashed at base on return |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Driffield |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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