| Accession Number | P01983.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Place made | Germany: Berlin |
| Date made | c 1990? |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Headstones on the graves of 24574 Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) Colin Howard Edwards and 413645 Flt ...
Description
Headstones on the graves of 24574 Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) Colin Howard Edwards and 413645 Flt Sgt John Irvine McKee, No. 1 Group, 460 Squadron RAAF. Flt Sgt Edwards was the pilot of Lancaster DX296 E2 and Flt Sgt McKee is thought to have been the navigator. The aircraft and crew were lost over Berlin on the night of 2 December 1943. They are buried in the Berlin War Cemetery. Other members of the crew (all from the RAF) were 1810812 Sergeant (Sgt) Robert Tarling (Flight Engineer); 1890218 Sgt Eric Sullivan (Air Gunner); 1605166 Sgt Peter Rodney Webber (Air Gunner); 1560454 Sgt Alexander McDougall; 1321379 Sgt Dennis John Hobbs.