Looking for info about crash Hudson AM848 59Sq RAF?
 

Hallo, Does somebody knows how where the crewmembers of the Hudson AM848 of 59 Squadron how crashed into the Waddensea on the 30st of May 1942. I only knows that the pilot where Wing Commander R.H. Niven. En what was there mission?

I hope someone knows...

Thanks, René

Re: Looking for info about crash Hudson AM848 59Sq RAF?
 

Salut René,

www.number59.com/new_59/.../memorial_niven

I do have more, but will check the material at home...in some hours, I will be back.
All the best.
Adriano Baumgartner

Re: Looking for info about crash Hudson AM848 59Sq RAF?
 

I do believe you're looking for AM842 !

Re: Looking for info about crash Hudson AM848 59Sq RAF?
 

René...
As promised:
S/L Niven was shot down and killed flying Hudson Mark V, serial AM842, codes TR*S ( hit by Flak ) during a bombing mission over Borkum, on the night of 29-30 may 1942, as a diversionary raid. The ship Nordcap VP.1103 ( 385 tons ) was sunk by Hudsons from 59 Squadron that night. His crew: F/O Douglas John Richards ( RAFVR 403624 ), P/O James Joseph Reilly ( Can/J.6970 ) and Sgt. J. Howarth - all apparently died with him.
Yours
Adriano Baumgartner

Re: Looking for info about crash Hudson AM848 59Sq RAF?