The story
| Crewmember | Squadron Leader J A Pitcairn Hill |
|---|---|
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DSO, DFC |
| Date as recorded | 18/19.09.40 |
| Date range | 1940-09-18 to 1940-09-19 |
| Squadron / unit | 83 |
| Aircraft | Hampden I (P1183, code OL-K) |
| RAF station / departure | Scampton |
| Time | unknown |
| Location / duty / target | le Havre |
| Incident | Shot down in estuary of Seine |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | unknown |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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