Samuel Mellors
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Son of Thomas and Edith Frances Mellors of 28 Mickledale Lane, Bilsthorpe.
Siblings: Thomas born in 1920 and Katherine in 1924.
In 1921 the family were living in Carcroft, South Yorkshire, as Katherine was born in Carcroft the family probably moved to Bilsthorpe after 1924. In 1939 they were living at 28 Mickledale Lane, Bilsthorpe.
In his will he left £105 10s 11d to his father.
IBCC: Avro Lancaster I, serial No, LM179, markings WP-M. Based at Tuddenham, Suffolk.
Pilot.
Sortie over Rimeaux to attack a flying bom site. Part of a 739 aircraft strong force to attack 7 V-Bomb sites. Fresh damage to most sites.
Losses were high due to very clear conditions with 22 Lancasters lost, most due to night fighters.
Buried at Fruges Communal Cemetery, France.
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