lancaster PB-137 15 Squadron
 

Hello,

I,m looking for information of Lancaster PB-137 15 Squadron.
This plane crashed on November 16th 1944 after a mission to Heinsberg-Germany.
I know that 7 crewmwmbers were KIA and 1 POW.

Were crashed this plane?
What was the cause of crash?


Michel

Re: lancaster PB-137 15 Squadron
 

Michel,
Hit by flak and crashed near Unterbruch, 3 km NE of Heinsberg, 15.30h. Pilot PoW, rest of crew buried Rheinberg, initially buried at Unterbruch.
Regards,
Henk.

Re: lancaster PB-137 15 Squadron
 

Wing Commander Watkins was the PoW and may have completed a Report once released in 1945 which could provide the details you seek.
If not a night fighter claim, then flak or more rarely weather or collision, either drom bombs dropped from above or another bomber.

Re: lancaster PB-137 15 Squadron
 

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your answer, this plane crashed in my area

Knows one of you the firstname of W/c Watkins?
in which POW Camp was Watkins?

Were can i find this report , Icare9


Michel

Re: lancaster PB-137 15 Squadron
 

I think that this website will answer some of your questions, Michel
http://www.merkki.com/watkinswdg.htm
W/Cdr. William David Gordon-Watkins, DSO, DFC, DFM (RAF)
Stalag Luft I POW; South Compound, Barracks 10, Senior British Officer.

Re: lancaster PB-137 15 Squadron
 

Icare9,

Yes, thats the answer of my quistion..............

Well done, mate........


Thanks, Michel

Re: lancaster PB-137 15 Squadron
 

This was the Master Bomber for the raid on Heinsberg.