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Steve Smith

2nd June 2023 16:12

RAF Chivenor 03/07/1943

Hi,

Any details on a 196 Squadron Wellington that over shot its landing on return from a mining sortie. Wellington HZ532 ZO-T.

TIA

Steve

Leendert

2nd June 2023 19:18

Re: RAF Chivenor 03/07/1943

Summary of No. 196 Squadron for July 1943 has that one aircraft crashed on take from Chivenor for its return flight to own station. "Aircraft badly damaged, crew safe".
Pilot: Sgt. C.H. Kogel; Nav. Sgt. Williams; B/A Sgt. Clarke; WO/AG Sgt. George and ? Sgt. Reeves.

Regards,

Leendert

Chris Goss

2nd June 2023 22:00

Re: RAF Chivenor 03/07/1943

I think the question is what the Chivenor diary says as opposed to the F540? I would guess it says little if at all

Steve Smith

3rd June 2023 00:19

Re: RAF Chivenor 03/07/1943

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Goss (Post 329929)

I think the question is what the Chivenor diary says as opposed to the F540? I would guess it says little if at all

Correct, hope the Chivenor Station ORB might add a little. I know the reason it crashed, but hoping for any other snippits.

Steve

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