The story
| Crewmember | Sergeant W Simons |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | unknown |
| Date as recorded | 2/3.06.42 |
| Date range | 1942-06-02 to 1942-06-03 |
| Squadron / unit | 61 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster I (R5562, code QR-) |
| RAF station / departure | Syerston |
| Time | .0005. |
| Location / duty / target | Essen |
| Incident | Crashed at Rees |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Reichswald Forest |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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