My uncle Don “Miller” rear gunner, Lincolnshire based, Waddington then Ely, married my English Aunty Joan Willers who lived in one of the 2 remaining houses on great northern terrace lincoln, The new memorial looking over it now.

They moved to canada and brought up 5 sons. Some became pilots.

You may notice on the service log on 15th he bailed out, I believe he said the aircraft then landed back in the UK without the gunners etc? He also talked about the pilot falling out of his seat once during a steep evasive dive. he flew many more missions, a very lucky man indeed.

My Aunt still lives in Canada but sadly Don passed away a few years ago, I believe he made Captain before retiring.

By Jon