[gilles collaveri]

Hi Stig & all

I confirm that this Havoc was very likely shot down by the flak.

We investigated locally and cross checked :

- the local testimonies
- the remains found on site (with greenlight of French archeologists)
- the archives (ORB etc..)

and reached the conclusion that it was probably shot by Flak.

We studied the trajectory of the A/C : seen burning in flight, crashed soon after, burning fiercely (probably with its incendiary bombload).

The conclusion is that it was very likely shot in flight while attacking Morlaix airport.

We also searched the descendant of the crew members and we could reach two families out of three, who shared with us pictures of the crew members, A/C, press clips of that period about them, and even a recording of the pilot who was interviewed by the BBC shortly before the drama (he also got married a few weeks before the crash, sad story).

So, we have rebuilt almost in totality the story of this aircraft and its crew, and we will publish an article end of 2024.

If interested, drop a PM.

Kind rgds

Gilles Collaveri
Aerocherche.fr