The story
On 1945-01-22, Pilot R G Crosby (Squadron Leader, RCAF) service number C/22655 flew Typhoon Ib serial MP134 for this duty: unknown operation. His mission was not completed. Circumstances of the aircraft loss: hit by multiple flak hits, aircraft exploded, debris dropped near Uetterath. Pilot was thorwn clear of the exploding aircraft. This aircraft was a part of squadron no. 439. The location for the map is Uetterath Germany. Circumstances at the end of this mission for Crosby: he was wounded and evaded.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.