unidentified aircraft crash 28 January 1942
 

Hi,

On 28th January 1942 an aircraft crashed into 188 and 190 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife killing four civillians.

A search of Geoffs Search Engine found four civillians who died in the crash.

Elizabeth Baird, 66, 188 Stenhouse St.
Grace Miller Currie Baird, 21, 188 Stenhouse St.
Mary Hunter, 52, 190 Stenhouse St.
Christina Thomson, 14, 190 Stenhouse St. Adopted daughter of Alexander and Mary Hunter.

A search also brought up Sub Lt (A) Peter Guy from 808 Sqn, HMS Merlin (Donibristle) who also died on this day.

All I have found on this crash was two pieced of info on the 'net. One states that the aircraft was a Spitfire that was shot down over the Firth of Forth and crashed into the houses. The other is that it was a non-pilot flight from Donibristle. This would suggest a ground crew member taking an aircraft up.

From what little info I have, all of the above, I would tend to think that Sub Lt Guy took the aircraft up on a flight and somehow crashed into the houses.

Would anyone have any further info on this crash? Any idea what the aircraft was?

Any help appreciated.

Alex

Re: unidentified aircraft crash 28 January 1942
 

28.1.42 Fulmar Il X8802 808 Sqn 190 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife FIG

Re: unidentified aircraft crash 28 January 1942
 

Hi Paul,

Many thanks for the aircraft details.

I believe the crash was hushed up and not really reported until after the War. I'm going to try my local library at the weekend to see if they have any further details.

Alex

Re: unidentified aircraft crash 28 January 1942
 

Given that the Fulmar usually had a crew of two, and apart from the civilians, only P Guy has so far been identified, could this chap have also been on board?
Name: CAMPBELL, ROBERT STIRLING. Rank: Sub-Lieutenant (A)
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy. Unit Text: H.M.S. Jackdaw
Date of Death: 28/01/1942
Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, of Liverpool.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. G. Grave 4. Cemetery: CRAIL CEMETERY

Re: unidentified aircraft crash 28 January 1942
 

Don't think so no Robert Campbell in same death registration district as Peter Guy

Re: unidentified aircraft crash 28 January 1942
 

I've Sub.Lt/A Robert S. CAMPBELL (786 Sqn) on Albacore L7159; crashed into sea 6 miles off Elie Light.
Henk.

Re: unidentified aircraft crash 28 January 1942
 

Hi,

It's probable that only Peter Guy was on board the Fulmar, unless the passenger was able to bale out. Hopefully I'll find out more at the weekend.

Alex