The story
| Crewmember | Flight Sergeant W J Reid |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Sergeant |
| Service number | R142433 |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 13/14.05.43 |
| Date range | 1943-05-13 to 1943-05-14 |
| Squadron / unit | 429 |
| Aircraft | Wellington X (LN439, code AL-) |
| RAF station / departure | East Moor |
| Time | 23:47 |
| Location / duty / target | Bochum |
| Incident | Crashed near Monchengaldbach |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Rheinberg War Cem |
| Command | unknown |
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