The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant O B James |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | 745340 |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 20/21.03.41 |
| Date range | 1941-03-20 to 1941-03-21 |
| Squadron / unit | 83 |
| Aircraft | Hampden I (X3132, code OL-L) |
| RAF station / departure | Scampton |
| Time | 03:00 |
| Location / duty / target | Gardening |
| Incident | Shot down at Morlaix, France. |
| Fate | PoW - Escaped |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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