Hi
Davidstow crash log shows
06-12-42
0520hrs
Bristol Beaufort II DD980 of 1 Overseas Aircraft Despatch Unit RAF Portreath crashed at West Point, Porthtowan Beach. The aircraft was completely smashed.
Four occupants two dead and two missing.
ashton is shown as buried on cwwg site
Name:ASHTON, ALEXANDER CHARLES
Initials:A C
Nationality:United Kingdom
Rank:Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.)
Regiment/Service:Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Date of Death:06/12/1942
Service No:1072896
Additional information:Son of Richard and Janet Ashton, of Knotty Ash, Liverpool.
Casualty Type:Commonwealth War DeadGrave/Memorial
Reference:1871 Ground.
Grave 959.Cemetery:
HUYTON (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD
cheers
Jerry