whirlwind P6996 loss

[brewerjerry]

Hi All,
I am trying to tie up a loose end,
I have conflicting info for P6996.

1) crashed 15 sep 41 cat E
2) 25 sep 41 reported lost due to enemy action

Anyone know which is the correct date / fate ?
cheers
Jerry

[Juha]

Hello Jerry
because specialists haven’t yet answered I looked Bingham’s book Appendix 1, according to it “To R-R for engine development 28.8.41. Crashed 15.9.41 Cat E.” You probably got your info from this source but one never knows for sure, so therefore this message.

Juha

[brewerjerry]

Hi Juha,
yes, top line from binghans book, second line from an official communication.
Thus i am confused.
cheers
Jerry

[niallc]

Jerry

For once the Airlife book is actually correct.

P6996 was damaged Cat E in an accident at Charmy Down on 15 September. Overshot landing, attempted to go round again, but hit P7039 (which was parked) and then a nissen hut and caught fire. Sgt. Pilot Meredith was only slightly injuried but an airman in the hut suffered multiple fractures. P7039 needed a new rudder and starboard outer wing and P6996 was beyond repair. The wreck was dismantled and sent on the 20th to Westland CRO at Ilchester for salvage.

HTH
Niall

[brewerjerry]

Originally Posted by niallc

Jerry

For once the Airlife book is actually correct.

P6996 was damaged Cat E in an accident at Charmy Down on 15 September. Overshot landing, attempted to go round again, but hit P7039 (which was parked) and then a nissen hut and caught fire. Sgt. Pilot Meredith was only slightly injuried but an airman in the hut suffered multiple fractures. P7039 needed a new rudder and starboard outer wing and P6996 was beyond repair. The wreck was dismantled and sent on the 20th to Westland CRO at Ilchester for salvage.

HTH
Niall

H Naill,
Many thanks for the info,
This a/c and a few others have 'bugged' me for a while
Next i just have to find how long it was at r-r

any details on P6992 ? broke in air wittering 20.4.41 ?

cheers
Jerry

[niallc]

Originally Posted by brewerjerry

H Naill,
Many thanks for the info,
This a/c and a few others have 'bugged' me for a while
Next i just have to find how long it was at r-r

any details on P6992 ? broke in air wittering 20.4.41 ?

cheers
Jerry

Jerry
The answer to how long it was at Rolls-Royce is a short one. It never went there. The Aircraft Movement Card clearly records this as R-R SAS - ie Servicing Air Section. In other words a Rolls-Royce servicing party worked on the aircraft while it was with 263 Sqn. rather than the aircraft going to Rolls.

I have the story on P6992. which I'll post later when I'm back with my files.

Niall

[Juha]

Thanks for info, Niall!

Juha

[paulmcmillan]

Niall

I have asked on RAF Commands if anyone can confirm death registration district for Howe..

Paul