Hi Matt, Tantalisingly I was offer info and pics from a local but they never materialised after the death of the locals brother. If you have not been to Madingly a visit is highly recommended Sgt Joseph T. Paddock, radio operator, killed The church has had a few incumbents since Ashlachsen, we were married in 1991 by Malcolm Bury but he has sadly died. The Lockheed P-38 Lightening fighter aircraft nicknamed the Maid of Harlech and its pilot crash-landed into the sea off the North Wales coast in September 1942 (Image: PA) The weather had been clear and calm and the pilot did not report any mechanical failure. Pilot was flying on instruments in clouds when the aircraft hit violent prop wash, throwing the aircraft into a dive. Footnote 1] Have a brother who lives in Costessey Michael Wright [ I was adopted ] ever come across him ? Use our interactive map to find out where. if so I would like to know your source as I do not have a pic of my site despite many enqs,thanks. I seem to remember that there were about 370 men lost in crashes from RAF Lossie, Does anybody have any details of Halifax DK 192 that crashed at Garrowby Hill on 7th Feb 1944, http://www.aircrewremembered.com/hodson-alfred.html, Hi everyone. Hi Steve, I have looked in the books I own but can find no reference to it. I can find no reports of any crashes here. Re; B-24 crash Swansea, South Wales area. Superfortress 44-61999 Over-Exposed! air crash site on Bleaklow, Aviation Archeological Research and Investigation, https://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/AARmonthly/May1945O.htm, http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/12924, http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk/390th-bomb-group/interesting-information-and-facts/, https://aircrewremembrancesociety3.com/Aircraft-Losses/USAAF-Losses/U.S.A.A.F.Losses-1943/page-49/, All photos and text are aircrashsites.co.uk unless otherwise stated. Aircraft came down at Purley Way, Wallington. Richard Storr. They were visiting the factory where the Bombers were made but on takeoff the Bomber just touched the top of some trees and crashed. I think it was called Hudds Hill? Perhaps appeal to the MoD or a manager, set out what you provide above and ask how you can possibly move forward if there is no indication of what or how you are expected to provide? Hi, I am a metal detectorist in Whetstone, Leicester. The grid reference is SJ764674, just North of the A535 and East of the A50. The man is holding up part of the tail section. All 8 occupants killed. See map. The Dunbeath air crash involved the loss of a Short S.25 Sunderland Mk. i remember during the war, a welington , orlancaster , crashing into houses on wold rd hull, the pilot was a corpaeral, aparantly he didnt pass ro be a pilot, and this night , he took the lane up , on his own, my father was a fire man , off duty, but he was the first to turn off the gas in the houses , and get the pilot out unfortunatly he was dead, , when the fire engine arrived, the cheef balled my father out for not waiting, i remember it all so well, i am now 88, i lived at 360 wld rd nearly oposit, the plane was from leckonfield. Could you please get in contact? de Havilland Tiger Moth T6464, Saddleworth. I understand the crew all survived although my Father had a broken Any info gratefully received. Regards Mike Farley. The name of your brother is familiar to me but I dont think I knew him. Youve provided me with a wealth of information, and Im eager to go through it more thoroughly. It says in one link that it was a daytime flight, but the time-stamp elsewhere is 23:48, which suggests night to me. The parents of the crew had a wooden church built on the crash site. One was Aug 1St 1039, the other in 1944. Service personnel from Marham are ready to take part in a controlled mini excavation as part of their development. Germany Crash Sites (WWII) Germany Crash Sites (WWII) Sign in. I published my husbands time in the RAF ground crew during WW2. Originally from N.Ireland, age 20 years. Early next month, the family of our B17s tailgunner will be getting their historic cartridge, in a cheery ceremony at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs. I was in the ATC at Hooton Park which was our private playground as kids. And heard talk of Douglas Blundell, and the people who lived at Colgates. Wellington X3348 on Edale Moor. My grandmothers house in Monifieth had a splendid view of the Firth of Tay. Thanks. ? Anyone have any details? Great that you are helping John Hargreaves daughter with finding info on 44 squadron and Lamsdorf. My assumption is that the crash must have occurred the same day, but that may be wrong. 115. I have looked up the Walcott crash and I should be more than pleased to see if I can find more info. 1st Lt Leo F. Baumann Pilot Further information required please. Im trying to locate the site of a B17 crash in West Norfolk. Click the Satellite button for an aerial view. Sqn. Spitfire K4164, flown by Polish Pilot Officer Roman Suwalski, crashed in Bees Nursery, Chester on 26th Jan 1942 due to mid-air collision, thought to be in bad visibility. Hi Paul, Google search Lancaster ME323 to find more. By. No records are available. This interactive image was created with ThingLink. He did a lot of coppicing in that area and had woodland in Halstead. When you click the 'Print' button below, a PDF version of the current map will be produced. It is titled I Join The Fray. Three photos of the memorial for the Albemarle V1782 which overshot the runway at RAF Brize Norton, courtesy of David Harrison. Ive now taken pictures of my own, how do I upload to the site? Hi Richard, Thanks for your efforts much appreciated, as a police officer done many duties at Madingly, very impressive place. If you are interested you will find said photos under the name of Shazams Navigator Lt Richard Angert. Im very careful when I dig . E.F/Bonser (296 Squadron), Thanks David, not a site I have visited. I have been to the Aviation Archaeology web site mentioned and will probably order the crash report. At the last minute Marham hearing an intruder was in the area turned off the landing lights. I lived with my mother in the middle of three houses opposite the site (my father was serving in the RAF in the Sudan at the time). We have reached out to the engineers family son who has stories to tell of that fated flight which his father relayed to him. As I can recall the accident( I was 5 years old at the time) I thought it would be appropriate to ensure that the sacrifice made by the 10 aircrew should not be forgotten. walking; dogs; wheelchair users; climbing . Hi Roger Sabre F4 XD712. Archiving the history of Walcott-on-Sea, North Norfolk, at present researching plane crashes during WW2 I have researched the following B24 Liberator 29/4/44 [one killed the pilot] a Mosquito Bomber 13/9/44 [ all crew survived] and Whitley Bomber4/7/41 [all crew survived] I am sure there are more if any one can assist would be grateful. The Benzett ALG airstrip was established in 1943 and first used by Spitfire IX's of No.122 Squadron followed by squadrons to combat flying . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Originally marked as lost with out a trace, new information was found according to German night fighter logs. As one of the aircraft, (An F-61 "Black Widow"), neared Worcester Airport, the pilot, Lt. Col. Vinton E. Broidy, 33, radioed that he was . Crashed after collision with F/O Boulton's aircraft. Not sure I can provide an answer, maybe someone else on here might be able to? As they got there, the fuel eventually ran out. I would guess as he had the DFM he was on his 2nd tour. K.J.Shay Click the "Satellite" button for an aerial view. Best of luck with your researches, hope to hear more. I have certainly found a lot of aluminium pieces scattered all over the field. Also looking into the other two RAf men buried at Ticknall and both were training accident victims. Adice greatly appreciated. But a friend from the Stirling society is a doubtful they are of a Stirling crash. Engine and parts at Parham Airfield Museum. Details. The circumstances of each of those crashes are described in my book, which draws on eyewitness accounts and primary sources from both sides.". Debi Hartley, 51, was on a casual walk with her partner Graham Holden, 54, and their dog Bonnie when they made the "one in a million" discovery. P/O A.G.Thomas KIA, F/S T.McCaffray KIA, F/S E.L.Horstmann RAAF KIA, F/S W.N.Pridmore RAAF KIA, F/S G.E.Davis RAAF KIA, F/S A.Cryer RAAF KIA, F/S A.H.Weston RAAF KIA.. But anyway it is on the corner of Back Street and St Peters Close in the village. Search within these images: Poppy wreaths marking a WW2 bomber crash site by Philip Jeffrey. RAF Glatton is about 6 miles south of the town of Peterborough. During WW2 my aunt had had a colleague in the Day Nursery in Orpington, called Walton, whose father had the corn merchant business in Halstead. P-47 Thunderbolt 41-6538. Forced landing at RAC Club (Woodcote) after repelling attack on RAF Kenley. what aircraft it was and if the crew survived. It was pointing north. TWA Flight 260 Crash Site Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hi Fred, thank you for sharing your memories of that night with us. Its a facinating story and one of only 2 incidents where a mechershmit ventured this far into uk air space and took out a RAF ac. I dont think this is the correct place because your dates are different, but Im looking for more information about the crash where my great uncle lost his life, and I really dont know where else to look. 2nd Lt Edward T. Dunne Co-Pilot Takeoff Date: Crew Status: Crash Date: Flying to Denmark for first time in April. Interesting to read that Sandy. Expand. You might find a couple of pieces I have put on YouTube/Lossie History of interest. Although it notes that Sergeant Logan was one of the fatalities, it lists the 3 survivors as including a radio operator called Lloyd Larson and yet makes no mention of Lt Peacock. The pilot flying blind bailed out at low level 3 miles out. neck.Would you have any information regarding the crash. Ilse and I walked along Beldam Haw on Monday and I looked N. across the crash field which is divided into blocks by barbed wire. Your uncle is mentioned in the reference to ME323 under the British losses section. 26 April 2011. Thank you so very much for finding all that. People who have read it found it quite amusing. Once the process is complete, a link to the document entitled 'Printout' will be displayed. My family history research had hit a brickwall but within the last few days (April 2016), a stroke of luck and a report in national newspapers of 24.03.1939 identified a RAF plane crash just before WW2 on 23.03.1939. thanks in advance P. Jackson. Hover over a marker for more information. Kent, WA. 122 . I had a hunch that the plane might have come from Podington in Beds, now the site of the race track Santa Pod.I Corresponded with Dearborn about this,but there was no way of getting to the site. The aircraft was a B-17G Flying Fortress serial number 42-97236. I believe it crashed shortly after take off near Barningham, UK. My research re 2nd Lt Reed is complete re the crash except for a pic of the crash scene, I have a ongoing enq in the States re a possible nephew which I am waiting on. i am looking for info of 2 b17,s colliding over Braintree Essex around 1945 as i live not far from were the tail section fell the other B17 got back ok .I am looking for any info of details were the tail fell. [1] [2] The crash killed 14 of 15 passengers and crew, including Prince George, Duke of Kent, who was on duty . Involved 3 P-47s from the 352nd FG colliding in the overcast. Lt Stewart Barnes, co-pilot, killed Unfortunately I dont have a copy of Michael Hursts book however I learned of the crash site reading a review of a new book Cumbria At War 1939-45 written by Ruth Mansergh and published by Pen and Sword. Runway is approx 1km south east of that point. Lancaster NE132 near Harlech. Hiim looking for the exact location crash site of Stirling Lk116. Id have loved that as a kid. Also whether or not the truck driver was full or empty. Sqn (RAF) / Avro Lancaster Mk. Have been to 306th Museum but no details held. Can I help? I did try to look up the three survivors, and I was very surprised to see that James C. Hilty (listed as a survivor) actually died on that day, too. Hi, I was wondering if you had received any more info regarding Lancaster ED548 PH-X. now, My Uncle William Pinfold was involved in an aircrash after taking off from RAF Harwell where he lost a leg. We also saw the jail were the crew was taken after capture. The B-17 is owned . This is the pilot who shot down PB209. The Lost King (12A) (Drama/History) is showing in Stanhoe on Friday 27 January at 7.30 pm. Im Terry Rafter from Australia. Any information please, his family are trying to find out about it. This is more about local history than anything else, as an ancestor of mine , name of Atkins, was Hi Wasnt Halstead Place owned/built by Barnaby Atkins? Princess Risborough. Even though there is a wealth of information online, its always good, like you have mentioned, to note that there are mistakes to wade through as well. I saw the crash which was caused by the Waco on tow getting out of position and pulling the tail of the tug to starboard. IX, NH356. He and 2 others ran to rescue the crew but sadly they ran into an enemy mine field, he was killed and the others were wounded, I would like to know if possible? The pertinent part of the letter is as follows: Please see below the information that we have on the crash which involved SSgt Logan. At present, have no details as to year/date of crash, aircraft type,unit or no of crew/casualties, so this may be a non-starter best consigned to realms of rumour. A small plane that took off from Auburn crashed Saturday into a storage facility in Kent . Campbell made a crash landing upon returning to base. I was pleased to see that you had photos of all the crew of Alfred 11. I remember being interviewed by an RAF Officer who was interested that the Albemarle cast off the tow rope before falling out of the sky, thus saving the Waco. Hoxne and Park Farm on Ordnance Survey mapping. Experiments were carried out including an unsuccessful attempt to launch a fighter aircraft from a non-rigid balloon. Will also have a think about where else you might be able to find the information you need. There is a link to the wikipedia page about this raid below. There was an anti aircraft gun in the same field as well. This map was created by a user. It was a Canadian pilot The only Anson crash off the North Wales coast was, I recall from a picture in a book somewhere (possibly Llanbedr area) I saw many years ago, one that had force-landed just off the beach and was salvaged after it was dragged onto the beach, so it wouldnt be one out in the water. I believe(?) I am researching Shazam on behalf of the Costessey Memories Group which is attached to the Costessey general library.
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