Halifax III LL600 Z5-C
462 Squadron RAAF
Driffield, Yorshire

This aircraft took off from its base at 1858 hours, which was the start of the operational mission to Neuss. It carried out a successful attack from 17,500 feet at 2229 hours 23 Sept 44, but ran short of fuel while returning to its home base. The pilot, P/O D. J. Robertson, made a crash landing at Sudbury Airfield at 2355 hours. No injuries were reported.

The crew:

P/O D. J. Robertson
SGT R. K. Daughters
F/O P. A. Dermond
F/S E. G. Chant
F/S E. D. Wilson
F/S G. L. Goldstein
F/S F. J. Randle

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