The story
| Crewmember | Flight Lieutenant J A Pitcairn-Hill |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DSO, DFC |
| Date as recorded | 28/29.08.40 |
| Date range | 1940-08-28 to 1940-08-29 |
| Squadron / unit | 83 |
| Aircraft | Hampden I (X2897, code OL-) |
| RAF station / departure | Scampton |
| Time | 21:10 |
| Location / duty / target | Berlin |
| Incident | Ditched off Skegness |
| Fate | Rescued |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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