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Halifax Bomber crew who took part in raid on Frankfurt, Germany
Halifax Bomber crew who took part in raid on Frankfurt, Germany, on the 4th and 5th October 1943.
Picture taken on the station from which four engined Halifax Bomber planes operated.
Picture shows the crew of the Halifax " B for Beer" telling their stories to the interrogation officer on their return from Frankfurt early today.
LEFT TO RIGHT is Sergeant V Bell - air gunner from Hull.
Sergeant G Babbage (back to camera) mid upper gunner of Chelmsford, Essex, the interrogation officer, the captain of the aircraft, F/LT A. Carey of Christchurch, New Zealand, P/O J. M. Clements - bomb aimer of Glasgow/ Sergeant A. E. Jones (back to camera) wireless operator
from Birmingham. F/O " Bill" Corbett, navigator of Saskatchewan, Canada, Sergeant A. H. Allmond, Flight engineer of Croydon.
Picture taken 5th October 1943
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This print captures the heroic Halifax Bomber crew who participated in a daring raid on Frankfurt, Germany, on October 4th and 5th, 1943. The picture was taken at the station where these four-engined planes operated from. In this poignant moment frozen in time, we witness the crew of the "B for Beer". Halifax sharing their harrowing stories with an interrogation officer upon their return from Frankfurt. From left to right, we see Sergeant V Bell, an air gunner hailing from Hull; Sergeant G Babbage (with his back to the camera), serving as mid-upper gunner and representing Chelmsford, Essex; Flight Lieutenant A. Carey of Christchurch, New Zealand - captain of the aircraft; Pilot Officer J. M. Clements - bomb aimer proudly representing Glasgow; Sergeant A. E. Jones (back turned) fulfilling his role as wireless operator all the way from Birmingham; Flying Officer "Bill". Corbett navigating skillfully across Saskatchewan, Canada; and lastly Sergeant A. H. Allmond acting as flight engineer and originating from Croydon. This powerful image serves as a testament to their bravery and sacrifice during one of history's darkest periods – World War II. It reminds us of the immense courage displayed by these men who risked everything for freedom and peace. Let us honor their memory and never forget their remarkable contribution to our shared history.
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