The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant G Lightley |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 7/8.07.41 |
| Date range | 1941-07-07 to 1941-07-08 |
| Squadron / unit | 77 |
| Aircraft | Whitley V (Z6799, code KN-) |
| RAF station / departure | Topcliffe |
| Time | 22:30 |
| Location / duty / target | Osnabruck |
| Incident | Crashed near Orvelte Holland |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Westerbork General |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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