Hindle,
R.P. |
Pilot: |
Cleaver,
R.F.W. |
RAF |
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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 |
2-8-44 | Cleaver, R.F.W. | Shipwright 18 | 5:15 | France | Dropped 15 cont. & 2 pkgs |
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 |