From the Papers

The Times ~ 27 September 1999

582 Pathfinder Squadron RAF

Major-General W.A. Evans, representing the Essex Lieutenancy, unveiled a plaque during a memorial service held yesterday at Greensted Church, near Ongar, Essex. The plaque was dedicated to the aircrew of Lancaster PB 512 J from 582 Pathfinder Squadron RAF based at Little Staughton, Bedfordshire, which crashed on September 23, 1944.

The Rev Tom Gardiner officiated and Group Captain Jon Lamonte read the lesson. Among others present were: Wing Commander J. B. Jones, representing the High Commissioner for New Zealand, Wing Commander S. Sheedy, representing the High Commissioner for Australia, and relatives of the crew. Before the service the only remaining Lancaster bomber from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flew over the church.