Through my research for the story of the boys of Lancaster Mk II LL637 EQ-P, I have come across information on many crashes. Two of these Lancaster crashes included an Australian and a New Zealander. While in France I had the opportunity to visit the graves at Mussig and pay my respects to the crew of Lancaster Mk I ME558 SR-Q, including the Australian C.G. Arthur. I did not make it to Choloy War Cemetery to visit the grave of J.F. Craig. Although I have no photos of the men, I am posting their details today as a form of respect and remembrance on ANZAC Day.
F/S Cecil Glen Arthur 429902 (RAAF) Age 20
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Lancaster Mk I, ME558, SR-Q of 101 Squadron
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Flying on ABC duties
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Crashed near Mussig
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Buried in a collective grave at Mussig Cemetery, France
F/L James Fraser Craig DFC 402168 (RNZAF) Age 31
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on his second tour
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Lancaster Mk I, LL852, BQ-X of 550 Squadron
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Crashed near Appenwihr
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Buried in a Collective Grave 4. A. 12-16 at Choloy War Cemetery, France
