Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
 

Good night to all friends!
I am seeking more information about the Hudson flew by F/L Bob Niven, DFC a former member of Cotton´s Flight, 212 Squadron and PDU.
It seems he was lost on the night of 29/30 May 1942 aboard a Hudson of Ferry Command ( other sources mentions a 59 Squadron machine ).
I would like to know the serial number, codes and the other name of the crew who died with him. ( Did not find on the site lostbombers.co.uk! )
Thanks for any information
Yours sincerely
Adriano

Re: Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
 

He is not listed in the losses of Ferry Command in "Ocean Bridge - The history of Ferry Command" by C A Christie

Re: Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
 

Hi,

A Canadian from Alberta.
59 Sqdn - Code: TR
30/5/1942.
Crew were
P/O. D.J. Richards
F/O. J.J. Reilly
Sgt. J.Howarth

Losses
29th May 42
AM784
30th May
AM842


Alex

Re: Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
 

Alex,
Thank you for solving this thread, which was a mistery for me! Any information if the loss was due to enemy action or accident? ( crash, or flying in bad weather )
Adriano

Re: Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
 

Hi,

On the night of the 29th seven of 59 Sqdn a/c attacked shipping off Borkum.

Niven was on his first operational flight with the Squadron.

Auxhiliary ship "Nordcap" VP1103 of 385 tons was credited to the Squadron.

Alex

ref: Lockheed Hudson in WW2 by A. Hendrie.