Hoddinott, D.J.
RAF, Air Gunner

Pilot: 
Nav: 
B/A: 

A/G: 
F/E: 
W/O:  

Cleaver, R.F.W.
Wyatt, N.F.
Matthews, A.B.
Hoddinott, D.J.
Hindle, R.P.
Franklin, J.F.

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DATE FLEW WITH

OPERATION

HOURS COUNTRY COMMENTS
5-4-44 Cleaver, R.F.W. 1st Op ????? France Shot down; see book for details
This first Operation by Cleaver and crew from 644 Squadron was to southern France. All the crew bailed out except Cleaver who crash landed the aircraft. The following are results of the mission:
Pilot Cleaver, R.F.W. Evaded capture and made his way back to England
Navigator Wyatt, N.F. Captured by Germans and made Prisoner of War
B/Aimer Matthews, A.B. Evaded capture and helped by Resistance
W/Oper. Franklin, J.F. Evaded capture and helped by Resistance
A/Gunner Hoddinott, D.J. Jumped too late and was killed
F/Engin. Hindle, R.P. Evaded Capture and was helped by Resistance