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236733 Sgt. James Henry Maxwell "Jack" Ker Royal Canadian Air Force 415 Squadron from:Ingersol, Ontario (d.11th March 1943) Jack Ker served with 415 Squadron. A letter reads "Concerning the loss of your uncle, the Squadron record reports that: Nine aircraft (Hampdens) were airborne Tain for a strike on a surface vessel off the Norwegian coast. Three unidentified aircraft were spotted by coastal radar as they proceeded. One of the crews spotted a fully surfaced submarine, course 220 at 15 knots. No surface shipping was sighted. The weather was not good with frequent rain and hail, and some icing". Unfortunately I do not have a copy of the attack report. We do know that five of the aircraft were diverted to Dyce (now the Aberdeen airport). One aircraft had lost rudder control and made an early return to Tain. Another aircraft returned to Tain with engine troubles. Unfortunately the Reigate crew was reported missing" and presumed lost. It would seem that Jack was on the Squadron when they were presented the Crest and motto: Ad Metam, To the Mark. This occurred on 23rd of January 1943. After reviewing Squadron records, I assume that Jack joined the Squadron in January 1943. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please type the first part our your email in the first box (eg. john.smith) the @ sign is added automaticallly, please type the second part in the second box (eg. gmail.com). Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**