Sgt J C Kneubuhler - Baltimore Crash
 

Trying to identify details of a crash of a 203 Sqdn Martin Baltimore on or about October 3rd 1943. Sgt John Kneubuhler s/n 1293716, was the navigator and the only survivor when they were attacked by e/a off Crete and crashed back on friendly territory. Sgt Kneubuhler being admitted into RAF Hospital Benghazi on Oct 3rd and then transferred to RAF Hospital Egypt 2 days later.

Researching on behalf of family members, any help or advice gratefully received. Have researched 203 Sqdn ORB's at National Archives but by they contain no details.

Re: Sgt J C Kneubuhler - Baltimore Crash
 

Perhaps they may recognise him in some of these photos of 203 Sqdn at Benghazi?
http://www.rquirk.com/med/203sqn/ttphoto/203photos.html

Re: Sgt J C Kneubuhler - Baltimore Crash
 

Other persons may verify if the names are related to your case, but the CWGC website recognizes four casualties on 5 Oct 1943 for 203 Squadron.
These are F/Lt Peter Gwynne, F/Sgt George Bridgewater, F/Sgt Robert Doddington and W/O Herbert Robinson. All commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.

Regards,

Leendert

Re: Sgt J C Kneubuhler - Baltimore Crash
 

Don't think that Kneubuhler has any connection to the deaths of 203 Sqn 5-10-1943. On 5-10-1943 FA557 was lost over the Aegean Sea.
Regards,
Henk.