From early 1945, RAAF 462 Squadron was part of 100 Group in Bomber Command, stationed at Foulsham in Norfolk, England.

Their duties included bombing, "Spoof" raids dropping "Window", and Radio Counter Measures.

One Crew was lost over Germany on 10 April 1945. Seven died. One survived to become a PoW.

Their Bomber was Halifax III NA-240, Z5-V

Pilot – Flying Officer A.D.J.Ball, 427182 RAAF

Flight Engineer – Sergeant F.Brookes, 546437 RAF

Navigator – Flight Sergeant N.V.Evans, 436113 RAAF

Bomb Aimer – Flying Officer M.Frank, 409532 RAAF

Special Duties Operator (Air Gunner) – Flying Officer J.Heggarty, 179888 RAFVR

Rear Gunner – Flight Sergeant M.J.Hibberd, 435342 RAAF

Mid-Upper Gunner – Flight Sergeant J.M.Tait, 430788 RAAF

Wireless Operator – Warrant Officer R.R.Taylor, 432346 RAAF

This is their story.