431 (Iroquois) Sqn. loss 25./26.7.1944
 

Hello,
I' looking for crew photos from Halifax III MZ 858. Plane lost by Flak near Stuttgart, alle officers crew incl. W/C Dow, the commanding officer of 431 Sqn. Five PoW, the two Gunners KIA. There are here rumors that same personal items from the crew (Uniform Jackets, Escape maps etc.) found at an farmhouse near the crashplace.
h.

Re: 431 (Iroquois) Sqn. loss 25./26.7.1944
 

Where the items found recently or during the war?

Re: 431 (Iroquois) Sqn. loss 25./26.7.1944
 

This year. Two Uniform Jackets, Silkmaps, escapekit etc.
h.

Re: 431 (Iroquois) Sqn. loss 25./26.7.1944
 

From https://www.bombercrew.com/WGSorel/431%20COs.htm
https://www.bombercrew.com/WGSorel/WCDow%20Newson.JPG

W/Cdr Dow (left) Accepts Command of the Squadron from W/Cdr Newson (right)

Only related image I've found so far.

Re: 431 (Iroquois) Sqn. loss 25./26.7.1944
 

Dear all,

Are there any detailed crew reports available (from the five surviving crew members) about the circumstances of the loss of MZ858? I have the Flak claims details but also have a German night fighter claim that could be tied to this loss.

Cheers, Theo