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wwrsimon

9th July 2013 11:08

RN Helo loss overboard Korea 15/12/52?

Hello everyone

Can anyone ID an SAR helicopter from HMS Glory that was lost overboard on December 15th 1952? The two crew, Lt Alan Philip Daniels DSM and AC1 Ernest Raymond Ripley were lost when it was apparently blown over the side by a strong gust.

Many thanks.

Regards

Simon

Col Bruggy

9th July 2013 12:56

Re: RN Helo loss overboard Korea 15/12/52?

Hello,

Westland Dragonfly HR.3 WG706 - Written-off 16/12/1952.

Col.

wwrsimon

9th July 2013 13:00

Re: RN Helo loss overboard Korea 15/12/52?

Many thanks for that Col, much appreciated.

Regards

Simon

James A Pratt III

13th July 2013 00:34

Re: RN Helo loss overboard Korea 15/12/52?

This incident is mentioned in the book "With the Carriers in Korea"

wwrsimon

15th July 2013 09:54

Re: RN Helo loss overboard Korea 15/12/52?

Thanks James - I just picked up a copy of the book on Ebay, so I'll look it up!

Regards

Simon

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