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