17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
 

Hi,

Trying to establish the serial / pilot of a Hurricane of 17 Squadron that collided with a Wellington of 149 Squadron while on a fighter affiliation exercise damaging both aircraft.

Any pointers welcome.

Steve

Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
 

Hi Steve. Is the date correct? They were on this excercise from 1415-1430 on the 14th (9 Hurricanes all "N" series") according to ORB. Practice flights on 15th.


Regards
Nick

Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
 

Nick,

Yes sorry, April 16th. Three Hurricanes on a fighter affiliation with No.149 between Stradishall and Debden at around 15:15 hours.

Steve

Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
 

Steve. The Hurricanes were in 2 sections.
N2525 S/L Tomlinson 1430-1540
N2526 P/O Harris 1430-1540
N2397 Sgt. Pavey 1430-1525


N2456 F/O Jefferies 1440-1525
N2528 F/O Halton-Harrop 1440-1530
N2457 F/O Slee 1440-1520


The Wellington was P.9247 f/l Stradishall as you know. You may already have the other serials ? The "Hurricane serial index" doesn't mention a collision involving any though.


Sorry Nick

Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
 

Hi Nick,

See on the excellent website of Martin :

https://martinaviationpages.com/16-april-1940/

Best regards

Luc

Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
 

Thanks Luc.. I had forgotten about Martin's very good web-site.
Cheers
Nick


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