The story
| Crewmember | Squadron Leader R J Manton |
|---|---|
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 20/21.10.43 |
| Date range | 1943-10-20 to 1943-10-21 |
| Squadron / unit | 83 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster III (JB154, code OL-A) |
| RAF station / departure | Wyton |
| Time | 17:25 |
| Location / duty / target | Leipzig |
| Incident | Crashed near Assen Holland |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Assen Southern |
| Command | unknown |
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