Pilot Officer G W Chase and his crew
Left to Right
Pilot - Gerry Chase, RCAF from St John, New Brunswick, Canada
Navigator - Tom Wilcox, RAF from Manchester, England
Mid Upper Gunner - Les Hill, RAF from Huddersfield, England
Flight Engineer - Harry Kidd, RAF from Edinburgh, Scotland
Air Bomber - Frank Gwartney, RCAF from Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Wireless Operator - Derek Cunliffe, RAF from Denbigh, Wales
Rear Gunner - Charlie Greenwood, RAF from Halifax, England

Pilot Officer G W Chase and his crew were posted to 103 Squadron early in 1944 and completed their tour of operations on the 4th July 1944. Pilot Officer Chase was subsequently awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Pilot Officer Chase with Lancaster T for Tommy photographed on the 4th July 1944 on completion of his tour.

A group of 103 Squadron radar technicians and groundcrew pictured at Elsham Wolds in 1944. (All photos on this page courtesy of Gerry Chase.)

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