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20/21 July 1944: loss of a Boston 13 Sqdn in the Po Valley
On the night 20/21 July 1944, a Boston of 13 Sqdn, 232 Wing, crashed in my town, Modena in the Po Valley, possibly due to mechanical failure. A crew member died in the crash, an other British airman was rescued by Italian partisans. I am interested in knowing about the aircraft and the names and fate of the crew members.
Thnaks in advance for your help in my researches. Carlo |
Re: 20/21 July 1944: loss of a Boston 13 Sqdn in the Po Valley
Boston III of 18 Sqdn, not 13 Sqdn. Sorry for the mistake.
Carlo |
Re: 20/21 July 1944: loss of a Boston 13 Sqdn in the Po Valley
The one loss listed on the CWGC for 18 Squadron is:
Name: WORSLEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK Initials: W F Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Flight Sergeant (Pilot) Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Unit Text: 18 Sqdn Age: 26 Date of Death: 21/07/1944 Service No: 655953 Additional information: Son of Harold George and Florence Worsley; husband of Edna G. Worsley, of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: V. B. 11. Cemetery: MILAN WAR CEMETERY Hopefully someone can tie in an aircraft for you A |
Re: 20/21 July 1944: loss of a Boston 13 Sqdn in the Po Valley
Hello,
Quick scan of Air Brit books I found W8263 but date is 22/7/44. Alex |
Re: 20/21 July 1944: loss of a Boston 13 Sqdn in the Po Valley
Many thanks to Amrit1 and Alex.
Carlo |
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