I think the answers to all the questions lie in Volume 7 of Chorley’s Bomber Command Losses, Operational Training Units, 1940 – 1947.

11 OTU E Flight. Martinet I HP464.

Took off from Oakley for an air firing detail off the Norfolk coast, involving Wellingtons from the same unit. At around 1640, and approaching the completion of the exercise, the Martinet lost height and ditched off Burnham. Eyewitnesses say that both crew members managed to get clear of the fast sinking aircraft but, tragically, before help reached them, they had drowned. Later, the body of the pilot was recovered and he lies in Cranworth (St. Mary) Churchyard, an unconfirmed report suggesting that this was the village of his fiancee. Prior to joining 11 OTU, P/O Cromie RNZAF had flown Stirlings with 218 Squadron.His drogue operator is buried in Kent at Tunbridge Wells cemetery.

Crew were:

P/O N G Cromie RNZAF.
W/O F W Reed.

Hope this all helps.

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kev35