The story
| Crewmember | Leading Aircraftman W G Newton |
|---|---|
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 19/20.03.40 |
| Date range | 1940-03-19 to 1940-03-20 |
| Squadron / unit | 51 |
| Aircraft | Whitley V (N1405, code MH-) |
| RAF station / departure | Dishforth |
| Time | 20:35:00 |
| Location / duty / target | Hörnum |
| Incident | Crashed in sea off Isle of Sylt |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Romo |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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