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Hi, My Father was a fitter in bomber command and the Bomber that he was in crashed at the end of 1944 or the beginning of 1945. Further information required please. I am going to the American Cemetery at Madingley this coming weekend and I hope they may be able to suggest where they might be obtained. I am researching Shazam on behalf of the Costessey Memories Group which is attached to the Costessey general library. His godson still lives in Curry Wood Gerald Brooks another well known and long-established Halstead family. Hi can anyone give me information on Russell Charles Denny ? Can you confirm if this is the accident or give me any more details thank you. Use our interactive map to find out where. that particulair night. since dad was assigned to different crews when their gunner was unable to fly cant really find imformation. The man is holding up part of the tail section. But there is more out there about this if you want to look for it. This was to get new aircraft away from the factory before they were delivered to their squadrons. American plane coming into mendlesham airfield was shot down by following German plane. Ian. They recently published an article about a Lancaster that crashed at Scraptoft. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. My Uncle Jack Anderson, who was a TEC 5 appears to have died in that same crash. Above the target area they all of the sudden heard a big bang right underneath their a/c and pilot Hubbard told them to check the instrument etc., but all seemed to be OK. Here, a party from 49 MU drags sections of a crashed aircraft across a Kent hop field. Hi Allan, not a site I have visited, but it was Wellington L7857, crashed 17 October 1940. 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. 1. They were both fencing/wood contractors. Crash site of a MOSQUITO MK VI HJ823 (Crash Site) TR 34 SW 1041: Crash site of a Typhoon MK IB EJ964 (Crash Site) TR 45 SE 12: Crash Site of B26 MARAUDER (Crash Site) TR 45 NW 27: Crash site of Second World War Dornier bomber (Crash Site) TR 45 SW 10: Crash site of Spitfire Mk VA W3369 (Crash Site) TR 43 NW 78: DAKOTA MK III KG406 (Crash Site) () Cheshire. It is titled I Join The Fray. Sarah! Your uncle is mentioned in the reference to ME323 under the British losses section. I think it was called Hudds Hill? Unfortunately Michael Hursts book, whilst being detailed, many of the locations are wrong, he deliberatly did this. Link here to Aviation Safety Network has an overview plus links to other websites it references, Hello , An allied aircraft crashed in front of my father, Cpl R.A.Jacksons platoon in the village of Hollot Normandy France on 1st or 2nd August 1944. Before that they were at oakdene on Rushmore Hill,Knockholt. Hi i would like to know a little more.about the 2 B17 that collided over Braintree Essex UK 1945 10 march, Looking for information and photos of the crash(es) that took place Mar. Kind regards Each time we retrieved these items they were handed to the landowner who was aware of the crash site. Very happy to share what Ive got with you. Thank you for your email earlier in the year. Subscribe for more: http://goo.gl/JJSE4ZWelcome to FootageArchive! 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. I couldnt find anything on your website. From Bomber county aviation resource are these details; The official report states ''This a/c No.3 in a tail chase was seen to commence to pull out from a dive. Somewhere we have documentary evidence. I havent much info, but do you have a copy of Michael J Hursts book on Lake District air crashes? Sometimes the info is out there and it all opens up and its enjoyable to pirce the story together when it does (and there is more to be found I am sure, not least ironing out the discrepancies). Dad used to talk frequently about the Packmans but I cannot recall why, Im assuming some of your family also lived in Halstead? This site only details air crash sites in England and Wales, you may be better off asking the site admin for air crash sites scotland. I have traced the family of Russell Denny and sad to say he was one of two that were lost out of a crew of 4. Crashing somewhere near Wittering, Following-up my former request about the Wittering crash, I am of course (when requested) tell more about my late and for many years good and well respected friend Thomas C. Stanley MBE of Liverpool, ex-crew member of Manchester L7518. Ian, Thanks Ian, I cant find anything about the crash on Google. I visited the Forum in Norwich on Saturday and made some enquiries about the crash at Walcot but without any success. I went home to UK after 35 years in Australia and noted a grave site at St Pauls Church Hooton. now, My Uncle William Pinfold was involved in an aircrash after taking off from RAF Harwell where he lost a leg. Aside from this Your memory of the exact spot is interesting, but I have not been able to find any air crashes at Holmes Chapel from around that time. I have been to the Aviation Archaeology web site mentioned and will probably order the crash report. Great memories of playing in the Spitfire at Hooton. But anyway it is on the corner of Back Street and St Peters Close in the village. Map Links Acknowledgements Sussex. It seems likely the survivors were wearing parachutes and were able to get out of the aircraft and open them. When reaching the British coast however, Hubbard no longer was able to keep his a/c in the air any longer and ordened his crew to bail out as quick as possible. Any further information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Ive now taken pictures of my own, how do I upload to the site? I thought perhaps this crash occurred in an area that is far more populated now, and therefore, it may have been moved? Hi Sorry I cannot help Richard Storr but I am replying as I live in Walcott on North Norfolk coast and as local historian I researched the crash at 1329hrs on Sat 29th April 1944 of a B24 at Walcott the pilot 2nd Lt John Warner REED aged 26 was killed, all of the crew of 9 bailed out and survived. If you google Robert Double RAF 175954 you will see the info. The footage of you flying was terrific as well. At the last minute Marham hearing an intruder was in the area turned off the landing lights. Thanks to former Stanhoe resident Arthur Walker for most of the information on these crash sites. Best of luck in your research. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Superfortress 44-61999 Over-Exposed! air crash site on Bleaklow, Superfortress RB-29A 44-61999 Over-Exposed! (sometimes called the Bleaklow Bomber), http://aircrewremembrancesociety.co.uk/styled-5/styled-10/styled-269/index.html, https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16997728, Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology, http://www.fredtrendle.de/images/pdf/Buchauszug-Februar-1944-Nacht.pdf, http://www.rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=Z9471, All photos and text are aircrashsites.co.uk unless otherwise stated. Please does anyone have information concerning the aircraft crash in wetheringsett approx 1944. https://indexarticles.com/newspaper-collection/sunday-herald-the/wartime-mystery-to-rise-from-the-deep/. I know that it crashed close to a Canadian Army vehicle park which I have since found. courtesy of Kirk Dietz. 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. 3 of the crew were killed in the crash: Did you obtain these from any particular source? Flt Sgt Denny was the only son in the family with 3 sisters still surviving out of 4. I have investigated the crash files but I am unable to find any information concerning this particular crash. My grandfather, Anthony Hunter, was on the flight and I would like to visit the site. The onus is now on me to prove that all remains were recovered. I have been told Walter was air crew (possibly Wellington) shot down over Holland. Maybe someone else reading this might be able to help? Ian, Ian I have contacted the LA and have a copy of FE Kraemers death certificate as a starting point but further investigation concluded that there was not a coroners report. My aunt, W.H Pinfolds sister and I have search for years My Uncle Bill continue as a trainer for navigators, although he had an artificial leg, for the duration of the war. I do have seven pictures of the crash site which were obtained from the website called To Honor Our Fallen. geograph for square SP5345. Youve provided me with a wealth of information, and Im eager to go through it more thoroughly. I know, isnt it strange how one link leads to another! Can I help? USAAF B-17 42-31322 'Mi Amigo', Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Engine and parts at Parham Airfield Museum. Involved 3 P-47s from the 352nd FG colliding in the overcast. Sorry, I dont have any books which cover that part of the world,Paul, but someone viewing this page might. The pertinent part of the letter is as follows: Please see below the information that we have on the crash which involved SSgt Logan. I was told that the aircraft were Barracudas. Stay in touch. Will have a look at what I have and let you know if I find anything James. http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk/390th-bomb-group/interesting-information-and-facts/. On the 28/29th April 1943 was a hugh 207 aircraft force on a gardening radish mine laying Jan. 7, 2023 at 3:05 pm Updated Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:00 pm. One was called Losses of the US 8th and 9th Airforces Volume 5 April 1944 to June 1944 written by Stan D Bishop.It may be worth checking to see if the crash of Alfred 11 is recorded. The Dunbeath air crash involved the loss of a Short S.25 Sunderland Mk. However I am afraid she was unable to add to the info I have about about Shazam nor did she have any suggestions as to where any photos may be obtained in regards the crash of Alfred 11. Does anyone have info on the crash of an Albemarle in the fields just below the Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire. It was pointing north. Princess Risborough. Does anyone have any information regarding the collision of two Lancasters, just outside Waltham airfield, on Black Thursday? It was a Canadian pilot Sorry to be a bit vague on this one, I cant even recall the aircraft serial or unit. any help appreciated. Aviation Archeological Research and Investigation On this page search by pressing (as you can on any page or document) Ctrl + F and in the search bar type 42-97236; it will take you to the entry for this aircraft. I was shown the site many years ago by an eye witness to the crash but memory has faded. The name of your brother is familiar to me but I dont think I knew him. By: Pete Truman - 4th January 2006 at 09:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00 The imperial war museum in London may be able to help. Footnote 1] Have a brother who lives in Costessey Michael Wright [ I was adopted ] ever come across him ? He put me in touch with a colleague of his at the War Graves Commission who he felt sure would be able to help me. I moved from Norwich in 1964 although I have been going back on a regular basis as most of my remaining family and some friends live there. A family member recently received a letter from the Cambridge Cemetery. Thank you for letting us know. 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. Hoxne and Park Farm on Ordnance Survey mapping. Does anyone know about this crash??? I had an email yesterday from a contact in the states who will send me a picture of one of Shazams crew members so reducing the ones where I havent got a photo to three. Excluding the well-known Liberator crash in Chichester,West Sussex- if anyone out there has any data on a possible WW2 crash-site in the Fishbourne area, on farmland just outside the village, would like to know. Campbell made a crash landing upon returning to base. The Romney Marsh Wartime Collection is a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia collected and donated to the Museum since its formation in 1972. Kind regards remember avro anson crashing from walney airfield in field next to where i live avon street killing all crew .i believe two brothers were with them .1942 ? Pilot was flying on instruments in clouds when the aircraft hit violent prop wash, throwing the aircraft into a dive. Very happy to share it with you if you wanted it? Through a Danish WW2 history buff I found the location of the farmers field where the crew crash landed. on 27.8.1944 at 04.05 in Albemarle V1782, F/S A.H.Busbridge (Pilot) I am a relation of a crew member located in Australia. 2 Killed Including Russell Charles Denny from Western Australia. These mention that Lancster LL701 went down in the North Sea. I remember the exceedingly brave firemen breaking into the blazing fuselarge armed with axes in an attempt to save there colleagues. If ever I get down that part of the country I shall try to pin down the exact spot and add a photo of it. 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 Roger Bean Hi Richard, Thanks for your efforts much appreciated, I was a police officer in the Cambridge area which covered Madingly [ retired 1995 ] and I spent many duties on Madingly Day, and used to call in at various times,very impressive place. Also worth noting that one can stay at the Restaurant les Grpins & that the UK company http://www.solognac.co.uk has a campus there. Stanhoe Parish Council Agenda - 4 January 2023. This is bound to be a typo, as Hoxne is over 60 miles from Glatton, which was the bomb groups base. Thank you, John. Unfortunately I didnt find any thing new about Shazam at the Forum, but still hopeful that I will get photos of the crew which I need A pair of dog walkers stumbled across the wreckage of a WWII RAF fighter plane - hidden under the sands on the beach where it crashed 76 years ago. Because of the rough terrain and low visibility, it took rescuers a long time to reach the crash site. 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