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Sgt. Ernest Crossthwaite
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 1667 Heavy Conversion Uniy
from:Preston
(d.19th April 1944)
Wireless Operator Ernest Crossthwaite died whilst his aircraft, a Halifax B Mk.V, was approaching Sandtoft after a night training sortie. His aircraft hit a pylon near Crowle. Prior to this, teh starboard outer engine failed and was feathered.