The story
| Crewmember | Squadron Leader R N Collins |
|---|---|
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DFC |
| Date as recorded | 27.08.42 |
| Date range | 1942-08-27 |
| Squadron / unit | 105 |
| Aircraft | Mosquito IV (W4070, code GB-) |
| RAF station / departure | Horsham St Faiths |
| Time | 18:17 |
| Location / duty / target | Vegesack |
| Incident | Ditched at 5430N 0600E |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Runnymede |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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