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Old 23rd August 2009, 23:49
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Re: Wellington X LP501U Loss October '44

Hi Ross,

I am glad that you have found this information helpful. Thanks for the great pictures. The list of the crew came from David Gunby (NZ), RAF 205. BG historian, who had lost his father onboard another 104. Squadron Wellington, also in October, 1944, but I am sure there are several other sources available on the crew. Other than that, we have a short police telegram sent to the police HQ in Budapest on the crash from that night:

The Royal Hungarian Police reports:

“Zalatárnok (Zala county): A twin engined enemy plane crashed. Her crew bailed out with parachutes. So far three of them were captured.” – October 20, 1944.

The location and plane cannot be mistaken, since all other crews were KIA that night in this raid.

See location at:

http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zalat%C3%A1rnok

Cheers,

Gabor
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