The story
| Crewmember | Squadron Leader F A Holmes |
|---|---|
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Service number | 37015 |
| Awards | DFC |
| Date as recorded | 16/17.04.43 |
| Date range | 1943-04-16 to 1943-04-17 |
| Squadron / unit | 429 |
| Aircraft | Wellington III (BK162, code AL-B) |
| RAF station / departure | East Moor |
| Time | 21:33 |
| Location / duty / target | Mannheim |
| Incident | Crashed SE of Soissons France |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Septmonts |
| Command | unknown |
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