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| An Air Ministry spokesman said last night that the weapon was dropped by a four-engined jet Valiant. Its crew were: |
| Captain. Wing Cdr. KENNETH G. HUBBARD, 36, of St. Leonard's Road, Windsor, squadron commander. |
| Co-pilot, Flying Offr. ROBERT L. BEESON, 26, of Porbrook, near Portsmouth. |
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Navigator and bomb aimer, FIt. Lt. ALAN WASHBROOK, 36, of Troy Street, Blackburn, Lancs. |
| Navigator, Fit. Lt. ERIC J. HOOD, 27, of Chippenham, Wiltshire. |
| Air Electronics officer, FIt.-Lt. EDWARD LARAWAY, 36, of Ribbleton, Preston, Lancs. |
| The Valiant is from No. 49 Squadron, Bomber Command. It Is normally based at R.A.F.. Wittering. Northants |