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Plt Off J C Weir
RAF 97 Sqd

(d.27th June 1942)
While researching the family name I came across an entry for F/O A W Friend of 97 Sqdn which took me to your 97 Sqdn site.
F/O Friend's name and those of his crew are missing from your list of squadron members. The aircraft either crashed or was shot down in Norway as F/O Friend is buried in Bergen cemetary.
The following was culled from 97 Sqdn associations website.
27th June 1942 *Ten aircraft detailed to attack Bremen. None of the aircraft were able to identify target and all bombed on TR, results believed to be good, although 10/10ths cloud. F/O Friend (Rhodesian) and crew failed to return – no news received after take off.
F/O A.W.Friend, Sgt E.E.Hayward, F/S H.Shrybman, Sgts N.Nicoll, S.J.Allen, P/O J.C.Weir, Sgt F.E.McKenzie. Missing from this operation.

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