Avro Lancaster JB284
0.1 miles away
Lincolnshire
Avro Lancaster ND556
East Kirkby, East Lindsey
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The Memorial
Type
Avenue / Tree or grove
Inscription
In Memory of This Tree Commemorates F Sgt L Lissette R.N.Z.A.F. Pilot and the Members of the Crew of Lancaster Em-f 207 SQN Spilsby Lost Mailley Le Camp 3 4 May 1944
Location
East Kirkby, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
What Happened
On the night of 3–4 May 1944, Lancaster ND556 (coded EM-F) of 207 Squadron, based at Spilsby, was lost during the raid on Mailly-le-Camp. The aircraft was piloted by Flight Sergeant L. Lissette of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, who died along with the crew. A memorial tree and plaque at East Kirkby in Lincolnshire commemorates Lissette and the members of his crew.
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Sources
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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