The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant J Svoboda |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 17/18.01.42 |
| Date range | 1942-01-17 to 1942-01-18 |
| Squadron / unit | 311 |
| Aircraft | Wellington IC (T2971, code KX-J) |
| RAF station / departure | East Wrethem |
| Time | 18:00 |
| Location / duty / target | Bremen |
| Incident | Crashed NE of Tilburg Holland |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Gilzerbaan Gen Cem Holland |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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