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Flt.Sgt. Richard E Jones
Royal Air Force 9 Squadron
from:Wallasey
(d.3rd Dec 1943)
Richard (Dick) Jones came from Wallasey where he had been a joiner and cabinet maker. He was mid-upper gunner in Lancaster bombers from 21st July 1943. His was posted to 9 squadron at Bardney. He was involved in a crash landing on 7th September 1943 and while on sick leave he married Edith on 13th November. He returned to duty but was killed in action on 2nd Dec 1943. Lancaster - Serial Number DV334 WS-C of 9 Squadron was lost on Operations to Berlin on 2nd December 1943. Shot down by German fighter on 3rd Dec 1943 while on the approach to Gamston Airfield, Notts. The crash site is identified as Markham Clayton.
His widow Edith subsequently married tail gunner Clayton Moore from the same aircrew.
An account of most of Dick's service is in Lancaster Valour by Clayton Moore