James William Mallard
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Husband of Nora Elisabeth Mallard nee Darby, of Nottingham, married January 1940.
He was with 103 Squadron was deployed to France in 1940 as part of the RAF Advanced Air Striking Force. The Squadron was heavily committed during the Battle of France, sustaining substantial losses.
In mid-June 1940 the Squadron withdrew from France for RAF Abingdon in England. 103 Squadron was then transferred to RAF Newton near Nottingham and reverted to the control of No. 1 Group RAF, Bomber Command.
Battle L5483 103 Sqn RAF Newton, night cross country exercise. Whilst undertaking
a training sortie the aircraft climbed, stalled and hit trees on approach to RAF Cottesmore after mistaking it for RAF Newton.
Sgt Gerald Charlesbeth Brams - killed
Sgt Davies - slight injuries.
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