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July 16th, 1941

Blenheim IV V6240 YH-B of 21 Sq.

Crashed at 17.55 hrs (local time) in Waalhaven harbour at Rotterdam. Shot down by flak-ship Vp1107.

Crew:

- Sgt James Eric Singleton BEVAN (Pilot RAF VR), age 19. Buried Rotterdam Crooswijk General Cemetery.

- P/O Ralph Martin SLADE (Obs. RAF VR), age 30.KIA
Son of John and Olive Temple Slade; husband of Barbara Slade, of Prestwick, Ayrshire.
Buried Rotterdam Crooswijk General Cemetery.

- Sgt Leonard Richard MYNOTT (Wop/AG RAF VR), age 24. MIA Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mynott, of Clapham Park, London. RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Panel 49.

Target: Rotterdam Docks
Homebase: Watton
Taken off: 15.35 hrs (GMT)


Details supplied by Jan Weda