Blenheim R3594 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number R3594
Squadron 114
X1D RT-?
Operation Cologne
Date 1 27th November 1940
Date 2 27th November 1940
Further Information
"Serial Range R3590 - R3919. One of a batch of 250 Bristol 142L, Blenheim Mk.1V built by Rootes Securities. R3590-3639; R3660-3709; R3730-3779; R3800-3849; R3870-3919. R3623 and R3830 released to Portugese Air Force, September 1943. R3877 to Free French Forces, August 1940. Airborne from Oulton. On return, crashed 2250 after flying into a tree at Catton Deer park. The Blenheim was on its final approach for landing when the accident happened and a contributory cause was ice on the pilot's windscreen. Sgt P.Waigh Inj Sgt R.Rook Inj Sgt P.Murray Inj "
Blenheim T2279 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number T2279
Squadron 114
X1D RT-?
Operation Germany
Date 1 3rd December 1940
Date 2 4th December 1940
Further Information
"Serial Range T1793 - T2444. One of a batch of 400 Bristol Blenheim Mk.1V built by Rootes Securities. t1793-1832; T1848-1897; T1921-1960; T1985-2004; T2031-2080; T2112- 2141; T2161-2190; T2216-2255; T2273-2292; T2318-2357; T2381-2400; T2425-2444. T1855; T1857; T1867; T1875; T1935; T2077; T2079 were transferred to the Free French Forces. T1996 was transferred to the Turkish Air Force. T2431 and T2434 were released to the Portugese Air Force, September 1943. Airborne 0205 from Oulton but failed to gain sufficient airspeed and crashed into trees on the airfield boundary. The cause of the crash was attributed to a severe frost which had left a considerable accumulation of ice on the upper surfaces of the wings. No crew injuries. F/L D.C.Smythe "
Wellington R3276 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number R3276
Squadron 115
X1D KO-B
Operation Mannheim
Date 1 22nd August 1940
Date 2 23rd August 1940
Further Information
"Serial Range R3275 - R3299. 25 Wellington 1C. Part of a batch of 100 Wellington Mk.1C. R3150-R3179; R3195-R3239; R3275-R3299 delivered by Vickers (Weybridge) between April and June 1940. R3298, Mk.V.Prototype with Bristol Hercules 111 (Type 421), later Hercules X1 (Type 436). R3299, Mk.V. 2nd Prototype with Hercules V111 (Type 407), later Hercules X1. R3217; R3225; R3234; R3273 converted to Mk.XV1. R3221 converted to Mk.11. Airborne 2308 22Aug40 from Marham. Hit a line of trees and crashed on return, cause unknown, at 0515 23Aug40 alongside the Saxthorpe- Heydon road near Corpusty, 15 miles NNW of Norwich, Norfolk. All were seriously injured and Sgt Watts died while being treated in the Norwich and Norfolk Hospital. Sgt N.C.Cook Inj Sgt R.Edwards Inj Sgt A.Overall Inj Sgt Nathan Inj Sgt H.V.Watts Inj P/O G.D.Waterer Inj "
Not found Wellington P9283 115 sqd 27/10/1940 crashed nr Cawston.
Blenheim R3897 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number R3897
Squadron 114
X1D RT-?
Operation Aerodromes
Date 1 31st December 1940
Date 2 31st December 1940
Further Information
"Serial Range R3590 - R3919. One of a batchof 250 Bristol Type 142L, Blenheim Mk.1V built by Rootes Securities. R3590-3639; R3660-3709; R3730-3779; R3800-3849; R3870-3919. R3623 and 3830 to the Portugese Air Force, September 1943. R3877 to Free French Forces, August 1940. Airborne from Oulton to attack the airfield at Gilze en Rijen, E of Breda, Holland. Cause of loss and crash-site not established. The crew are buried in the Bergen op ZoomWar Cemetery. Sgt L.A.Young KIA Sgt J.E.Brown KIA Sgt J.Coates KIA "
Hampden P4405 Information
Type Hampden
Serial Number P4405
Squadron 61
X1D QR-?
Operation Wilhelshaven
Date 1 9th February 1941
Date 2 10th February 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range P4389 - P4418. 30 HP52 Hampden Mk.B.1. Part of a batch of 120 Hampden B.1. P4285-P4324; P4335-P4384; P4389- P4418, of which:- P4304; P4306; P4312; P4315; P4347; P4369; P4373; P4395; P4401; P4418 were converted to Hampden TB (Torpedo Bomber). P4335 was the first Hampden fitted with balloon cutters. Delivered by The English Electric Co.(Preston) between Feb40 and Aug40. Airborne 0220 9Feb41 from Hemswell. Crashed 0650, after calling for assistance, into Bluestone Plantation between Heydon and Cawston, Norfolk. F/L W.E.Frutiger KIA Sgt R.A.Chanin KIA Sgt J.E.Hill KIA F/S R.A.Gapp KIA "
14/03/1941 Blenheim L1263 13 OUT. Not found
Hit tree low flying greens farm.
22/04/1941 Blenheim T2232 18sqd not found
Engine failure while on practice bombing exercise Oulton Airfield 2 crew k
08/08/1941 Blenheim N3627 139 sqd
Engine failure while on practice formation over Oulton crashed North Barningham, 2 crew killed.
They were,
Sgt. (Pilot) J.A.Gibbs, RAFVR. aged 20.
Sgt. (Obs) J.P.Shaw RAFVR (of Canada), aged 28.
They are both buried in Norwich Cemetery.
Name: GIBBS, JOHN ADRIAN
Initials: J A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Pilot)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 139 Sqdn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 08/08/1941
Service No: 1174298
Additional information: Son of Eric N. Gibbs and Marjory E. Gibbs, of Westminster, London.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. 54. Grave 523.
Cemetery: NORWICH CEMETERY, Norfolk
Name: SHAW, JAMES PIERSON
Initials: J P
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Obs.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 139 Sqdn.
Age: 28
Date of Death: 08/08/1941
Service No: 920449
Additional information: Of Canada.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. 54. Grave 524.
Cemetery: NORWICH CEMETERY, Norfolk
Blenheim L9402 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number L9402
Squadron 139
X1D XD-?
Operation Den Helder
Date 1 28th February 1941
Date 2 28th February 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range 9170 - L9482. One of a batch of Bristol Type 142M/L, Blenheim Mk.1V built by Rootes Securities. L9170-9218; L9237-9273; L9294-9342; L9375-9422; L9446-9482. Up to L9273 were buillt as Mk1 then modified to Mk.1V standard. L9195-9203 were sold, ex-works, to Finland, January 1940. L9309; L9311; L9312; L9376; L9377; L9380; L9384 were sold to the RCAF, February 1940. L9402 was one of two 139 Sqdn Blenheims lost on this day in two separate operations. See: T1799. Airborne 1806 from Horsham St.Faith. Crash-landed due battle damage 2032 back at Horsham, colliding with another Squadron aircraft. See: (1799). Sgt R.Bennett Inj Sgt Mills Inj Sgt E.W.Laban "
Blenheim T2435 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number T2435
Squadron 139
X1D XD-?
Operation NW Germany
Date 1 22nd January 1941
Date 2 22nd January 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range T1793 - T2444. One of a batch of 400 Bristol Blenheiem Mk.1V built by Rootes Securiities. T1793-1832; T1848-1897; T1921-1960; T1985-2004; T2031-2080; T2112- 2141; t2161-2190; T2216-2255; T2273-2292; T2318-2357; T2381-24--; T2425-2444. T1855; T1857; T1867; T1875; T1935; T2077; T2079 were transferred to the Free French Forces. T1996 was transferred to the Turkish Air Force. T2431 and T2434 were released to the Portugese Air Force, September 1943. Airborne 1020 from Horsham St.Faith. On return, and while crossing the East Anglia coast at 1220, the crew failed to give any recognition signals and the Blenheim was promptly engaged by AA fire from naval ships. Shortlyafterwards the tail assembly broke away and the Blenheim dived into a field 250 yards from the Police House at Oulton, 2 miles WNW of Lowestoft, Suffolk. F/L G.J.Menzies, DFC KIA Sgt E.J.Bonney KIA Sgt R.Tribick KIA "
Blenheim T1799 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number T1799
Squadron 139
X1D XD-?
Operation Vlissingen
Date 1 28th February 1941
Date 2 28th February 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range T1793 - T2444. One of a batch of 400 Bristol Blenheim Mk.1V built by Rootes Securities. T1793-1832; T1848-1897; T1921-1960; t1985-2004; T2031-2080; T2112- 2141; T2161-2190; T2216-2255; T2273-2292; T2318-2357; T2381-2400; T2425-2444. T1855; t1857; T1867; T1875; T1935; T2077; T2079 were transferred to the Free French Forces. T1996 was transferred to the Turkish Air Force.
T2431 and T2434 were released to the Portugese Air Force, September 1943. T1799 was one of two 139 Sqdn Blenheims lost on this day in two separate operations. See: L9402. Airborne 1758 from Horsham St.Faith. Landed 2022 and was struck ten minutes later by L9402. Sgt Severn died the next day from his injuries. Sgt Vivian Inj Sgt A.R.Severn Inj Sgt Handley Inj "
Blenheim V6332 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number V6332
Squadron 139
X1D XD-?
Operation Anti-shipping
Date 1 16th June 1941
Date 2 16th June 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range V5370 - V6529. One of a batch of 800 Bristol Type 142L, Blenheim Mk.1V built by Rootes Securities. V5370-5399; V5420-5469; V5490-5539; V5560-5599; V5620-5659; V5680- 5699; V5720-5769; V5790-5829; V5850-5899; V5920-5969; V5990-6039; V6060-6099; V6120-6149; V6170-6199; V6220-6269; V6290-6339, V6360- 6399; V6420-6469; V6490-6529. V5429; V5434; V5501; V5729; V5883; V6395 released to the Portugese Air Force, September 1943. V6332 was one of two 139 sqdn Blenheims lost on this operation. See:T1832. Airborne 1522 from Horsham St.Faith. badly damaged by Flak, crashed 1740 making a forced landing in a hayfield at Dakenham Hall farm, Rackheath, 5 miles NE of Norwich. The Blenheim collided with a large tree which totally wrecked the Blenheim and killed the pilot and observer. F/O K.M.Laird KIA Sgt L.J.G.Wakefield KIA Sgt Robinson KIA "
Blenheim V5521 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number V5521
Squadron 139
X1D XD-E
Operation Hoogovens
Date 1 7th April 1941
Date 2 7th April 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range V5370 - V6529. One of a batch of 800 Bristol Type 142L, Blenheim Mk.1V built by Rootes Securities. V5370-5299; V5420-5469; V5490-5539; V5560-5599; V5620-5659; V5680- 5699; V5720-5769; V5790-5829; V5850-5899; V5920-5968; V5990-6039; V6060-6099; V6120-6149; V6170-6199; V6220-6269; V6290-6339; V6360- 6399; V6420-6469; V6490-6529. Released to the Portugese Air Force, September 1943 were: V5429; V5434; V5501; V5729; V5883; V6395. V5521 was one of three 139 Sqdn Blenheims lost on this operation. See:L9386; V5826. Airborne 1543 from Horsham St.Faith. Crashed 1755 on return to base. Sgt Hill died from his injuries 14Apr41. Sgt Dennis Sgt S.G.Hill Inj Sgt Waddington "
Hampden L4173 Information
Type Hampden
Serial Number L4173
Squadron 14TU
X1D Gl-T2
Operation Cologne
Date 1 30th May 1942
Date 2 31st May 1942
Further Information
"Serial range L4032 - L4211. 180 HP52 Hampden Mk.B.1. First Production Order. L4032 had Wright Cyclone engines experimentally installed. L4038; L4041; L4075; L4076; L4086; L4091; L4105; L4115; L4118; L4141; l4144; L4150; L4170; L4196; L4201; l4204 were converted to hampden TB (Torpedo Bomber). Delivered by the Handley Page Co. (Cricklewood) between Aug38 and Jun39. Issued initially to 144 Sqdn. Transferred to 14 OTU L4173 was one of two 14OTU Hampdens lost on this operation. See: P2116. Airborne 2310 30May42 from Cottesmore. Crashed on return, while trying to land at Horsham St.Faith. F/L W.L.cameron KIA sgt J.E.Sheridan KIA F/S M.F.Porter KIA Sgt E.H.East KIA "
Name: CAMERON, WILFRED LAWRIE
Initials: W L
Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Flight Lieutenant (Pilot)
Regiment/Service: Royal Canadian Air Force
Date of Death: 31/05/1942
Service No: 1403
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. 54. Grave 6.
Cemetery: NORWICH CEMETERY, Norfolk
Name: SHERIDAN, JOHN EDWARD
Initials: J E
Nationality: Australian
Rank: Sergeant
Regiment/Service: Royal Australian Air Force
Age: 26
Date of Death: 31/05/1942
Service No: 403114
Additional information: Son of Edward Thomas Sheridan and Ethel Webber Sheridan, of Coraki, New South Wales, Australia, husband of Nina Grace Sheridan, of Coraki.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. 54. Grave 675.
Cemetery: NORWICH CEMETERY, Norfolk
Hampden L4173
Crashed on return, while trying to land at Horsham St.Faith.
F/L W.L.cameron KIA, buried Norwich cemetery sec 54 grave 6
Sgt J.E.Sheridan KIA, buried Norwich cemetery sec 54 grave 675
Anyone know what happened to the other two crew members also believed to have been killed in this crash, as I can’t find them listed on CWGC site.
F/S M.F.Porter, KIA Sgt E.H.East KIA
Have Found out what happened to the other 2 crew members.
RAF Sgt M F Porter (WAG) was injured.
RAAF 401324 Sgt E H East DFM (WAG) was seriously wounded during the mission with bullet wounds in one arm and both legs, he was awarded the DFM and survived the war being discharged, Flt Lt on 11th Oct 1945.
Lockheed Hudson MK111 noae566 or 2
RAF Oulton 1428 hudson conversion flight.
Crashed on Dead mans hill Elmerdale Farm oulton Norfolk. 06/04/1942.
On B1354 Saxthorpe to Aylsham rd.
Instruction flight: Believed to have buzzed troops marching along B1354
Name: HEPPELL, GEORGE ROBERT
Initials: G R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Pilot Officer (Pilot)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Age: 24
Date of Death: 06/04/1942
Service No: 118422
Awards: D F M
Additional information: Son of George and Elizebeth Ann Heppell, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, husband of Olive Heppell, of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. H. Grave 427.
Cemetery: NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE (WEST ROAD) CEMETERY
Name: WILSON, LEON JOHN
Initials: L J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Pilot)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Age: 18
Date of Death: 06/04/1942
Service No: 1293337
Additional information: Son of Olive Schaffer, of Godshill, Hampshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Cemetery: CHAILEY (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD
Name: KITTSON, SANTOS HERBERT
Initials: S H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Pilot)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Age: 19
Date of Death: 06/04/1942
Service No: 1382190
Additional information: Son of Charles H. Kittson and Caroline M. Kittson, of Kensington, London.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 21. B. 6.
Cemetery: BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Name: ATTWOOD, JAMES HENRY
Initials: J H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Leading Aircraftman
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
Age: 25
Date of Death: 06/04/1942
Service No: 566321
Additional information: Son of Leonard Walter and Florence May Attwood, of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. 54. Grave 573.
Cemetery: NORWICH CEMETERY, Norfolk
Name: McELHUTTON, WILLIAM
Initials: W
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Leading Aircraftman
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Age: 20
Date of Death: 06/04/1942
Service No: 949976
Additional information: Son of John and Jean McElhutton, of Neilston.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. E.E. Grave 15.
Cemetery: NEILSTON CEMETERY
Killed on the ground.
Name: PREECE, GEORGE JAMES
Initials: G J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 06/04/1942
Service No: 4034669
Additional information: Husband of Vera J. W. Preece, of Much Wenlock, Shropshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. 54. Grave 516.
Cemetery: NORWICH CEMETERY, Norfolk
Mosquito DZ535
192 Squadron
Took off from Foulsham on 23/09/1944
Flying over the North Sea lost power of one engine
Returning to Foulsham crashed landed in field at the Back of the Plough Inn next to Craymere Road, Briston
Crew F/L Clarke & P/O Dobson released from plane by local house wife using a carving knife
Wellington P2526 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number P2526
Squadron 38
X1D HD-?
Operation Reconnaissance
Date 1 20th February 1940
Date 2 21st February 1940
Further Information
"Serial Range P2515 - P2532. 18 Wellington Mk.1A. P2518, D.W.1. (then Mk.1X); P2519; P2521; P2528 converted to Mk.XV. Delivered by Vickers (Weybridge) between Dec39 and Jan40 P2526 was one of two 38 Sqdn Wellingtons lost on this operation. See: N2951. Airborne 2300 20Feb40 from Marham. Abandoned 0830 21Feb40 in the vicinity of Melton Constable, 4 miles SSW of Holt, Norfolk. Earlier the crew had tried to obtain bearings from Digby, but the response was slow in coming and the Wellington ran low on fuel. Sgt Cousens fractured an ankle. F/L M.Nolan Sgt Cross Sgt Cousens Inj LAC Parker LAC Clifton LAC Webb "
Wellington R3276 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number R3276
Squadron 115
X1D KO-B
Operation Mannheim
Date 1 22nd August 1940
Date 2 23rd August 1940
Further Information
"Serial Range R3275 - R3299. 25 Wellington 1C. Part of a batch of 100 Wellington Mk.1C. R3150-R3179; R3195-R3239; R3275-R3299 delivered by Vickers (Weybridge) between April and June 1940. R3298, Mk.V.Prototype with Bristol Hercules 111 (Type 421), later Hercules X1 (Type 436). R3299, Mk.V. 2nd Prototype with Hercules V111 (Type 407), later Hercules X1. R3217; R3225; R3234; R3273 converted to Mk.XV1. R3221 converted to Mk.11. Airborne 2308 22Aug40 from Marham. Hit a line of trees and crashed on return, cause unknown, at 0515 23Aug40 alongside the Saxthorpe- Heydon road near Corpusty, 15 miles NNW of Norwich, Norfolk. All were seriously injured and Sgt Watts died while being treated in the Norwich and Norfolk Hospital. Sgt N.C.Cook Inj Sgt R.Edwards Inj Sgt A.Overall Inj Sgt Nathan Inj Sgt H.V.Watts Inj P/O G.D.Waterer Inj "
Name: WATTS, HENRY VICTOR
Initials: H V
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Air Gnr.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
Unit Text: 115 Sqdn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 23/08/1940
Service No: 650383
Additional information: Son of Florence Watts, of Pleck, Walsall.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. 1. Grave 2.
Cemetery: WALSALL (RYECROFT) CEMETERY
Wellington T2958 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number T2958
Squadron 218
X1D HA-T
Operation Kiel
Date 1 24th April 1941
Date 2 25th April 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range T2951 - T3000. 50 Wellington Mk.1C. Part of a batch of 300 Wellington Mk.1C. T2458-T2477; T2501-T2520; T2541-T2580; T2606-T2625; T2701-T2750; T2801-T2850; T2873-T2922; T2951-T3000. Delivered by Vickers (Weybridge) between Jun40 and Feb41. T2919; T2977; T2979; T2982; T2988 converted to Mk.V111. T2850; T2920; T2969 converted to Mk.XV1. T2545 converted to Mk.11, later used as engine test bed. Airborne 0003 25Apr41 from Marham. Crashed 0318 into trees just beyond the airfield while making a second attempt at landing. The Wellington came down in a field at Barton Bendish, 7 miles WSW of Swaffham, Norfolk. Sgt E.J.Chidgey Sgt H.G.Huckle Sgt R.J.Alexander Sgt T.A.E.Bridewell Sgt Spilsbury Sgt E.S.Spong "
Wellington R1518 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number R1518
Squadron 75
X1D AA-?
Operation Berlin
Date 1 20th September 1941
Date 2 21st September 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range R1490 - R1539. 50 Wellington Mk.1C. Part of a batch of 550 Wellington Mk.1C/1V. R1000-R1049; R1060-R1099; R1135-R1184; R1210-R1254; R1265-R1299; R1320-R1349; R1365-R1414; R1435-R1474; R1490-R1539; R1585-R1629; R1640-R1669; R1695-R1729; R1757-R1806 Mk.1C. R1220; R1390; R1490; R1510; R1515; R1520; R1525; R1530; R1535; R1585; R1590; R1610; R1615; R1620; R1625; R1650; R1655; R1695; R1705; R1715; R1725; R1765; R1775; R1785; R1795 were produced as Mk.1V. R1032; R1144; R1172; R1409; R1452; R1521; R1531; R1600; R1605; R1649; R1659; R1700; R1710; R1711; R1720 were converted to Mk.XV1. Delivered by Vickers (Chester) between aug40 and May41. _1381-r1389 were tropicalised to FE Standard. R1518 was one of two No.75 Sqdn Wellingtons lost on this operation. See: T2805. Airborne 1930 20Sep41 from Feltwell. Abandoned and crashed 0430 21Sep41 at Swanton Abbot, 3 miles SSW of North Walsham, Norfolk, while trying to reach Horsham St.Faith. Earlier the crew had been ordered to divert to Coltishall, due to fog at Feltwell. Sgt J.A.Matetich Sgt Jordan Sgt Lawton Sgt F.H.Worlledge Sgt A.Service Sgt D.F.Barkhouse RCAF "
Wellington X9634 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number X9634
Squadron 75
X1D AA-V
Operation Bremen
Date 1 13th July 1941
Date 2 14th July 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range X9600 - X9644. 45 Wellington Mk.1C. Part of a batch of 378 Wellington Mk.1C. X9600-X9644; X9658-X9707; X9733-X9767; X9785-X9834; X9871-X9890; X9905-X9954; X9974-X9993 (270) delivered by Vickers (Hawarden) between May41 and Mar42. Continued in the series Z1040-Z1181 (108). X9663 and X9678 were converted to Mk.XV1. Airborne from Feltwell, climbing on course when the starboard engine failed as the Wellington crossed the east coast at 6000 feet. The pilot immediately turned about but was unable to prevent the bomber from crashing into the sea near Corton, 2 miles N of Lowestoft, Suffolk. Both pilots wer picked up from the water at 0215, some two hours after the crash, and taken to Louth Hospital. Sgt F.T.Minikin Inj Sgt Gilding Inj Sgt E.Fox KIA Sgt F.J.E.Price KIA P/O J.T.Leacock KIA Sgt H.P.Clarkson KIA "
Wellington X3220 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number X3220
Squadron 40
X1D BL-H
Operation Hamburg
Date 1 16th July 1941
Date 2 17th July 1941
Further Information
"Serial Range X3192 - X3221. 30 Wellington 1C. Part of a batch of 500 Wellington Mk.1C/111 built a Blackpool. X3160-X3179; X3192-X3221 (50) Mk.1C delivered by Vickers (Squires Gate) between Aug40 and Jun41. X3222-X3226; X3275-X3289; X3299-X3313; X3330-X3374; X3387-X3426; X3445-X3489; X3538-X3567; X3584-X3608; X3633-X3677; X3694-X3728; X3741-X3765; X3784-X3823; X3866-X3890; X3923-X3967; X3984-X4003 (450) Mk.111. Delivered by Vickers (Squires Gate) between May41 and Jul42. X3193 and X3935 were converted to Mk.XV1. X3374 and X3595 Mk.X prototypes. X3220 was one of two 40 Sqdn Wellingtons lost on this operation. See: X9630. Airborne 2305 16Jul41 from Alconbury. Crashed 2330 at West Caister, 3 miles NNW of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. It is believed the crash was caused by the pilot being dazzled by searchlights. At the time of the accident, the Wellington was flying at 500 feet, leaving little margin for recovery. Note: In the summer of 1984, the crash site was excavated and a number of propaganda leaflets were recovered. S/L R.G.Weighill KIA Sgt R.D.Hesketh KIA Sgt W.E.Gibb RCAF KIA sgt D.A.Price KIA Sgt V.H.Leng KIA P/O A.W.Wilkinson KIA "
Wellington R1589 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number R1589
Squadron 57
X1D DX-?
Operation Essen
Date 1 3rd July 1941
Date 2 4th July 1941
Further Information
"Serial range R1585 - R1629. 45 Wellington Mk.1C. Part of a batch of 550 Wellington Mk.1C. R1000-R1049; R1060-R1099; R1135-R1184; R1210-R1254; R1265-R1299; R1320-R1349; R1365-R1414; R1435-R1474; R1490-R1539; R1585-R1629; R1640-R1669; R1695-R1729; R1757-R1806 Mk.1C. R1220; R1390; R1490; R1510; R1515; R1520; R1525; R1530; R1535; R1585; R1590; R1610; R1615; R1620; R1625; R1650; R1655; R1695; R17005; R1715; R1725; R1765; R1775; R1785; R1795 were produced as Mk.1V. R1032; R1144; R1172; R1409; R1452; R1521; R1531; R1600; R1605; R1649; R1659; R1700; R1710; R1711; R1720 were converted to Mk.XV1. Delivered by Vickers (Chester) between Aug40 and May41. R1381-R1389 were tropicalised to FE Standard. Airborne 0001 3Jul41 from Feltwell. Crashed 0008 4Jul41 at Larman's Fen off Southery Road, Feltwell, Norfolk. The cause of the crash was attributed to instrument failure. Southery Road was closed for several days after the accident while unexploded bombs were removed from the wreckage. Sgt W.J.H.Hoskins KIA Sgt J.C.B.Irwin KIA F/S E.D.Evans KIA Sgt R.S.Sparkes KIA Sgt P.H.Reay KIA Sgt Poulton KIA "
Wellington R3176 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number R3176
Squadron 75
X1D AA-?
Operation Horst
Date 1 3rd August 1940
Date 2 4th August 1940
Further Information
"Serial Range R3150 - R3179. 30 Wellington Mk.1C. Part of a batch of 100 Wellington Mk.1C. R3150-R3179; R3195-R3239; R3275-R3299 delivered by Vickers (Weybridge) between April and June 1940. R3298, Mk.V. Prototype, with Bristol Hercules 111 (Type 421), later Hercules X1 (Type 436). R3299. Mk.V. 2nd Prototype with Hercules V111 (Type 407), later Hercules X1. R3217; R3225; R3234; R3273 converted to Mk.XV1. R3221 converted to Mk.11. Airborne from Feltwell. Crash landed 0420 4Aug40 at Barton Mills, Suffolk, 11 miles SW of Thetford, Norfolk. Cause of crash not established. S/L W.I.Collett KIA P/O Humphries Inj Sgt Simpkin Inj F/S Williams Inj Sgt Holford Inj P/O Ferris Inj "
Wellington R3159 Information
Type Wellington
Serial Number R3159
Squadron 75
X1D AA-?
Operation Hannover
Date 1 1st September 1940
Date 2 2nd September 1940
Further Information
"Serial range R3150 - R3179. 30 Wellington Mk.1C. Part of a batch of 100 Wellington Mk.1C. R3150-R3179; R3195-R3239; R3275-R3299. Delivered by Vickers (Weybridge) between April and June 1940. R3298, Mk.V. Prototype with Bristol Hercules 111 (Type 421), later Hercules X1 (Type 436). R3299, Mk.V. 2nd Prototype with Hercules V111 (Type 407), later hercules X1. R3217; R3225; R3234; R3273 converted to Mk.XV1. R3221 converted to Mk.11. Airborne 2050 1Sep40 from Mildenhall. Crashed 0438 2Sep40 after flying into trees on the approach into RAF East Wretham, Norfolk. A fire broke out, followed later by an explosion which totally wrecked the aircraft. The cause of the crash was attributed to the pilot losing sight of the flare-path while turning on finals in poor visibility. P/O R.N.Peel Inj No crew names appended. They were all injured. NFD "
Blenheim L9020 Information
On 20th October 1941 stalled while engaged on a training flight and crashed at Weston Longville, one mile east of RAF Station Attlebridge, and 9 miles north west of Norwich, UK. All on board were killed.
Crew:
RAAF 406024 FO Nangle, P C Captain (Pilot)
RCAF Flt Sgt B Fullerton, (Observer)
RCAF Sgt I A MacDonald, (Wireless Air Gunner)
ARMY 2nd Lt Fieldhouse W J T (Royal Norfolk Regiment)
