The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant A E Simpkin |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 02.08.41 |
| Date range | 1941-08-02 |
| Squadron / unit | 104 |
| Aircraft | Wellington Ic (W5580, code EP-K) |
| RAF station / departure | Driffield |
| Time | 22:07 |
| Location / duty / target | Berlin |
| Incident | Ditched North Sea |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Westerland |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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