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Sgt. R. Austin
Royal Canadian Air Force 242 Squadron
Halifax III - LV-951 coded QB-A - was shot down on 13th August 1944 near Bremen, Germany. The crew were:
F/O G. Campbell RCAF–POW
Sgt E. Harvey RCAF–POW
F/O W. Barrett RCAF–POW
F/O W. Cram RCAF–POW
Sgt L. Maki RCAF–POW
Sgt W. Harris RAF
Sgt R. Austin RCAF–POW
Six of the crew were POWs and one was killed after being shot down by a nightfighter.