Loss of Lancaster JB 312 A
 

Again a question about 97 Squadron.

I am interested in knowing about, and discovering pictures of the crew of this Lancaster. It is my understanding that it crashed at Bourn on Feb. 21 1944.

Information is to be included on a 97 Squadron site.

Thanks in advance. David.

Re: Loss of Lancaster JB 312 A
 

20-21 February 1944.

97 Squadron.
Lancaster III JB312 OF-A.
Op: Stuttgart.

Crew.
F/L. R S. Emerson +
F/S. A J. Newell +
F/O. I. Worth RAAF +
P/O. J A. Bartholomew DFC +
WO1. R J. Dickie RCAF +
F/S. G W. Wood DFM +
F/S. W G. Duncan +

Took off 0015 hrs Bourn. Crashed 300 yards short of the runway on return to base, having previously reported a mid-air collision while leaving the target area. The first six named are buried in Cambridge City Cemetery; F/S. Duncan lies in Derryaghy (Christ Church) Church of Ireland in County Antrim. Details of F/S. Wood's DFM were published on 2 June 1944.

Bomber Command Losses Vol 5. W R. Chorley.

Regards
Peter.

Re: Loss of Lancaster JB 312 A
 

Thanks Peter. Has anyone photgraphs of this crew?

Re: Loss of Lancaster JB 312 A
 

Have you tried Jennie Gray at http://www.firebynight.co.uk/ ?

Re: Loss of Lancaster JB 312 A
 

Thanks for the suggestion. Jennie has tasked me with trying to find out more about this crew.