Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
 

Hi guys

Anson DG809 was on a night search mission on 4 April 1943 when it reported that it was being fired on some 40 miles off Great Yarmouth. It FTR and the crew was lost (Telford, Forestell, Bartlett, Hogan, Smith)

Any further information would be appreciated

Cheers
Brian

Re: Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
 

AB's Anson File says it 'Forced Landed' in the sea 40m SE of Yarmouth, so presumably a radio message was sent just before they ditched.

Re: Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
 

Hi Brian,

According to the ORB this Anson was sent out to search for a Spitfire pilot who bailed out 140 degrees and 70 miles from Coltishall.

Regards,
Hans

Re: Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
 

Thanks Larry and Hans

Do we know if this was a friendly fire incident?

Cheers
Brian

Re: Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
 

Hi Brian,

No idea, nothing of such kind in the ORB...

Regards,
Hans