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#Name*First NamesTitleRankRAF Equivalent RankService No.BornNationalityRoleAwardsAir ForceCommandUnitDateofIncident *See NoteAircraftTypeSerialCodeVictories (Fighters)BaseTimeMission                        Incident                        FateCommemoratedPhoto (Click to Expand)Referring Database                        Notes                        Links/Archive Reports
1 AshmanHerbert LeonardFlight Lieutenant1914-03 Kingston upon ThamesAir BomberMiD (Posthumous)

1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45,		RAFVRBomber Command7 Sqn Pathfinder Force
1944-05-24LancasterIIIJB313MG:HOakington22:56AachenHit by 3., 4. & 5./schw Flak Abt. 514. Crashed Schophoven at 01:10. (Nachtjagd Combat Archives 1944 Part 3 - Theo Boiten)KilledRheinberg War Cemetery Coll. Grave 7. A. 1-6.
Emergency Commission as Pilot Officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve on 24 August 1941. Promoted Flight Lieutenant on 28 August 1942, he served during the Second World War as an Air Bomber with 7 Squadron, as part of the Pathfinder Force, being posted to the Squadron from 17 OTU on 24 April 1944. During May the crew took part in raids on Montdidier, Mantes-Le-Jolie, Nantes, Louvain, Le Mans, Duisberg, and Dortmund- in the main these were French targets being softened up prior to the D-Day landings. Ashman was killed in action when Lancaster JB313, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G. C. Crew, DFC, was detailed to attack Aachen, and crashed at Schophoven, 5km south east of Jülich, on 24-25 May 1944. All the crew were killed. Ashman was Mentioned in Despatches in the Birthday Honours’ list in June 1944, some 14 days after his death in combat. Ashman is buried along with his crew in Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany. His medals were sent to his widow, Mrs. Mabel Ashman. 50 Northborough Road, Norbury, London SW16
2 BarkEric WalterFlight Sergeant1437665Air GunnerRAFVRBomber Command7 Sqn Pathfinder Force
1944-05-24LancasterIIIJB313MG:HOakington22:56AachenHit by 3., 4. & 5./schw Flak Ab.t 514. Crashed Schophoven at 01:10. (Nachtjagd Combat Archives 1944 Part 3 - Theo Boiten)KilledRheinberg War Cemetery Coll. Grave 7. A. 1-6.During May the crew took part in raids on Montdidier, Mantes-Le-Jolie, Nantes, Louvain, Le Mans, Duisberg, and Dortmund- in the main these were French targets being softened up prior to the D-Day landings. Ashman was killed in action when Lancaster JB313, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G. C. Crew, DFC, was detailed to attack Aachen, and crashed at Schophoven, 5km south east of Jülich, on 24-25 May 1944. All the crew were killed.
3 ColvinJohnPilot Officer171275Air GunnerRAFVRBomber Command7 Sqn Pathfinder Force
1944-05-24LancasterIIIJB313MG:HOakington22:56AachenHit by 3., 4. & 5./schw Flak Abt 514. Crashed Schophoven at 01:10. (Nachtjagd Combat Archives 1944 Part 3 - Theo Boiten)KilledRheinberg War Cemetery Coll. Grave 7. A. 1-6.During May the crew took part in raids on Montdidier, Mantes-Le-Jolie, Nantes, Louvain, Le Mans, Duisberg, and Dortmund- in the main these were French targets being softened up prior to the D-Day landings. Ashman was killed in action when Lancaster JB313, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G. C. Crew, DFC, was detailed to attack Aachen, and crashed at Schophoven, 5km south east of Jülich, on 24-25 May 1944. All the crew were killed.
4 CrewGeorge CecilFlight Lieutenant28066PilotDFC

RAFVRBomber Command7 Sqn Pathfinder Force
1944-05-24LancasterIIIJB313MG:HOakington22:56AachenHit by 3., 4. & 5./schw Flak Abt 514. Crashed Schophoven at 01:10. (Nachtjagd Combat Archives 1944 Part 3 - Theo Boiten)KilledRheinberg War Cemetery Coll. Grave 7. A. 1-6.DFC Citation - Pilot Officer George Cecil CREW (128066), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 90 Squadron. One night in April, 1943, this officer captained an aircraft detailed to attack Rostock. On the outward flight his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire. Although some of the instruments were shot away and other damage was sustained, Pilot Officer Crew flew on to his target, 150 miles distant, and bombed it successfully, afterwards flying the damaged bomber back to this country. This officer displayed great determination and devotion to duty throughout. Gazetted 18 May 1943.

Flt.Lt. Crew was in the Army before transferring to the RAF. A London gazette publication, dated 4th June 1940, records that "The undermentioned Cadets, from 141st and 142nd Officer Cadet Training Units (R.E.), to be 2nd Lt's. 1st June 1940: George Cecil CREW (132920)".

A London gazette publication, dated 25th September 1942, records that on the 19th August 1942 Lt. G C Crew (132929) , Corps of Royal Engineers, relinquished his commission to a commission in the RAFVR.

During May the crew took part in raids on Montdidier, Mantes-Le-Jolie, Nantes, Louvain, Le Mans, Duisberg, and Dortmund- in the main these were French targets being softened up prior to the D-Day landings. Ashman was killed in action when Lancaster JB313, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G. C. Crew, DFC, was detailed to attack Aachen, and crashed at Schophoven, 5km south east of Jülich, on 24-25 May 1944. All the crew were killed.
5 HayhurstJosephFlight Sergeant1078009Wireless Operator/Air GunnerRAFVRBomber Command7 Sqn Pathfinder Force
1944-05-24LancasterIIIJB313MG:HOakington22:56AachenHit by 3., 4. & 5./schw Flak Abt 514. Crashed Schophoven at 01:10. (Nachtjagd Combat Archives 1944 Part 3 - Theo Boiten)KilledRheinberg War Cemetery Coll. Grave 7. A. 1-6.During May the crew took part in raids on Montdidier, Mantes-Le-Jolie, Nantes, Louvain, Le Mans, Duisberg, and Dortmund- in the main these were French targets being softened up prior to the D-Day landings. Ashman was killed in action when Lancaster JB313, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G. C. Crew, DFC, was detailed to attack Aachen, and crashed at Schophoven, 5km south east of Jülich, on 24-25 May 1944. All the crew were killed.
6 HeslopDesmond Baker FearonFlying Officer129549NavigatorDFC

RAFVRBomber Command7 Sqn Pathfinder Force
1944-05-24LancasterIIIJB313MG:HOakington22:56AachenHit by 3., 4. & 5./schw Flak Abt 514. Crashed Schophoven at 01:10. (Nachtjagd Combat Archives 1944 Part 3 - Theo Boiten)KilledRheinberg War Cemetery Coll. Grave 7. A. 1-6.DFC Citation - Flying Officer Desmond Baker Fearon HESLOP (129549), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 44 Squadron. As navigator, this officer has participated in very many sorties and throughout his tour has displayed skill and determination of a high standard. His excellent qualities were amply demonstrated during an attack on Peenemunde when his aircraft was severely damaged by enemy action. In spite of great difficulty, Flying Officer Heslop executed his duties admirably and contributed greatly to the safe return of the aircraft. Flying Officer Heslop has devoted much effort towards the training of navigators with good results. Gazetted 2 November 1943.

During May the crew took part in raids on Montdidier, Mantes-Le-Jolie, Nantes, Louvain, Le Mans, Duisberg, and Dortmund- in the main these were French targets being softened up prior to the D-Day landings. Ashman was killed in action when Lancaster JB313, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G. C. Crew, DFC, was detailed to attack Aachen, and crashed at Schophoven, 5km south east of Jülich, on 24-25 May 1944. All the crew were killed.
7 HumphreyAlec FrankFlight Sergeant1207777Flight EngineerRAFVRBomber Command7 Sqn Pathfinder Force
1944-05-24LancasterIIIJB313MG:HOakington22:56AachenHit by 3., 4. & 5./schw Flak Abt 514. Crashed Schophoven at 01:10. (Nachtjagd Combat Archives 1944 Part 3 - Theo Boiten)KilledRheinberg War Cemetery Coll. Grave 7. A. 1-6.During May the crew took part in raids on Montdidier, Mantes-Le-Jolie, Nantes, Louvain, Le Mans, Duisberg, and Dortmund- in the main these were French targets being softened up prior to the D-Day landings. Ashman was killed in action when Lancaster JB313, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G. C. Crew, DFC, was detailed to attack Aachen, and crashed at Schophoven, 5km south east of Jülich, on 24-25 May 1944. All the crew were killed.

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