PATERSON, David Alastair
Mid air collision between two Lancaster bombers. F/Sgt Paterson was a crew member of Lancaster ME851 which was to raid railway marshalling yards in France. The other Lancaster ME807 was on the same operation. Both aircraft were destined for Nevers. The two Lancasters collided mid-air crashing and exploding in flames at Marnay in the Commune of Lignieres. Previous service 13th Field A.A.M.C.
Mid air collision between two Lancaster bombers. F/Sgt Paterson was a crew member of Lancaster ME851 which was to raid railway marshalling yards in France. The other Lancaster ME807 was on the same operation. Both aircraft were destined for Nevers. The two Lancasters collided mid-air crashing and exploding in flames at Marnay in the Commune of Lignieres. Previous service 13th Field A.A.M.C.