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3rd May 2015, 22:26
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Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
Hi guys
Anson DG809 was on a night search mission on 4 April 1943 when it reported that it was being fired on some 40 miles off Great Yarmouth. It FTR and the crew was lost (Telford, Forestell, Bartlett, Hogan, Smith) Any further information would be appreciated Cheers Brian 
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4th May 2015, 23:44
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Re: Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
AB's Anson File says it 'Forced Landed' in the sea 40m SE of Yarmouth, so presumably a radio message was sent just before they ditched.
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Larry Hayward
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5th May 2015, 19:03
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Re: Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
Hi Brian,
According to the ORB this Anson was sent out to search for a Spitfire pilot who bailed out 140 degrees and 70 miles from Coltishall. Regards, Hans
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5th May 2015, 22:48
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Re: Anson DG809 278 Squadron lost 4 April 1943
Hi Brian,
No idea, nothing of such kind in the ORB... Regards, Hans
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