Hurricane L2140 lost over Belgium
 

Hello ,

On may 17th 1940 Hurricane Mk I L2140 from 79 Sqdn was lost near the town off Vilvoorde in Belgium , the pilot F/O Herrick R bailed out and became POW.Is there someone who can tell me more about the crashsite itself ?

Re: Hurricane L2140 lost over Belgium
 

RAF Fighter Command Losses says that Herrick baled out of his aircraft near Valenciennes.

Regards
Peter.

Re: Hurricane L2140 lost over Belgium
 

Peter,

All I have on this loss is as follows. A precise crash location would be welcome:

79 SQUADRON, MERVILLE

Hurricane L2140. Failed to return from patrol between Vilvoorde and Braine-le-Comte and believed shot down by AA fire 8.30 p.m. Pilot Officer R. Herrick baled out and captured. Aircraft a write-off.

Re: Hurricane L2140 lost over Belgium
 

Thanks Peter

Alain