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28/29 August; DUISBERG:
The eight aircraft sent from 49 Squadron encountered haze and
flak at the target.
It soon became clear that 2 of the squadron's aircraft had failed
to return.
It is believed that P/O Thomas Pratt and crew fell to the cannons
of a night
fighter. They also came down into Waddenzee and there were no
survivors.
The body of Sgt Charles Hodkinson came ashore near Richel on
the 8th September; the following day the body of 25 years old
P/O Pratt was found. Sgt Arthur Willis was washed ashore on the
10 September and on 12th, P/O Harry Tonge was found near Vliehors.
Hampden AD971 (EA-N)
P/O T.P. Pratt Pilot (Killed)
P/O H.C. Tonge Nav (Killed)
Sgt A.C. Willis W/Ag (Killed)
Sgt C.
Hodkinson W/Ag (Killed)
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