I can confirm NR174.

W/Cdr. Reid was the Squadron Commander from 7/3/45. He flew on that a/c 6x as a S/Ldr. and twice as a W/Cdr.

The last Op flown by the Squadron was on 25/4/45. As a W/Cdr. Reid flew to Harburg on 4/4/45 and Hamburg on 8/8/45

Cheers

Eddie

Halifax JD265 NP-G

Both Searle and Ridge were on the same aircraft as indicated by Peter. The crew were on their 2nd Operation when lost. They had joined 158 Sqn on 15/11/43 from No. 1658 Heavy Conversion Unit, Riccall. Vincent, the Pilot, had also flown one extra Op as a 2nd pilot

Hope this helps. Feel free to contact me off board if either enquirer wishes

Cheers

Eddie