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The Holmes crew May 1945

With the struggle finally over, Pilot Officer William Wallace (Bill) Holmes DFC
and crew photographed with Avro Lancaster RA 514 R - Robert2

Like the crew, this Lancaster also survived the war completing 21 operations
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and was struck of charge on 19 May 1947 and sent to the scrap yard.

Crew Left to Right:

Flight Sergeant Earl Grife R.C.A.F - Mid Upper Gunner

Flight Sergeant Dave Nimmo R.A.F.V.R - Flight Engineer

Flying Officer Ken Scruton R.C.A.F - Navigator

Flying Officer William Wallace (Bill) Holmes R.C.A.F - Pilot
(Later Flight Lieutenant)

Flying Officer Frank Christison R.C.A.F - Air Bombardier

Flight Sergeant Walter Woodrow Alvin (Woody) Parsons R.C.A.F
Rear Gunner

Flight Sergeant Leslie Brown R.A.F.V.R - Wireless Operator
(Later Flight Lieutenant)