Bomber Command Memorial Register

Avro Lancaster R5694

207 SquadronLeicestershireLancaster

Eaton, Melton

Partial Record

The Memorial

Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
Squadron crest: BOMBER SQUADRON CCVII CCVII ROYAL AIR FORCE SEMPER PARATUS Inscription: IN MEMORY OF THE CREW OF LANCASTER BOMBER R5694 EM-F Which crashed near this site on November 25th 1942 with the loss of all those on board. (8 NAMES) 'When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today.'

Location

Eaton, Melton, Leicestershire

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Aircraft & Operation Details

Aircraft Type
Lancaster
Serial Number
R5694
Squadron
207 Squadron
Date of Loss
1942-11-25

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Sources

IWM War Memorials Register (official_database)
Credits & Acknowledgements
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IWM War Memorials Register
Last updated 2026-04-12

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