SAAF Liberator down late March '45
 

Hi

Would anyone have any info on a SAAF Liberator from 34 Squadron down late March '45?

At least one crew member buried Klagenfurt War Cemetry date of death given as 25/03/45

Aircraft was probably 'Jiminy Cricket' serial unknown at present;

Thanks in advance

PZULBA - Out of Africa

Re: SAAF Liberator down late March '45
 

EW204 'J' 34 sqdn
Capt lj de Jager k
Lt RL Chegwyn k
Lt PM Tylden-Wright K
F/O R Warrington K(RAF)
2/Lt IJ Doble k
WOII JN Geldenhuys K
WOII J Robbertse k
WOII WAJ Venter k
Sgt AC Phillips K(RAF)

Stefaan

Re: SAAF Liberator down late March '45
 

Liberator B.VI ; EW204 ex 42.99890 delivered Dorval 6 April 1944 to Middle East arriving 24 April 1944 - 34 Squadron SAAF. failed to return from raid on marshalling yards at Villach 25 March 1945.

Re: SAAF Liberator down late March '45
 

Thanks Stefaan & Peter

Apologies I should have updated this thread

9 crew is one over norm of 8 and my DAd said they often flew with 7

Would still appreciate any input re actual mission to Villach

PZULBA - Out of Africa (retired)