[Martin Gleeson]

Hallo Duncan,

Just to add a little to what Amrit has stated. According to OCEAN BRIDGE, The History of RAF Ferry Command by Carl A. Christie there were only 3 on board, as you listed. However Faulkner is recorded as a Canadian civilian, not RAF or American. He was the pilot, Perry the navigator and Carter the radio operator.

Baltimores were not used by the Soviet Union. This aircraft was on its way to join the RAF in the Middle East. For the ferry operation it was allocated to 45 Group, RAF.

I agree with Amrit about Carter's file on the Australian Archives website. These are usually very helpful.

Thanks for an unusual and interesting posting.

Regards,

Martin Gleeson.