Winston Churchill - friendly fire 1942? - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Brian · #1 24th July 2007, 00:57

Hi guys

I have just noticed an internet reference to PM Churchill's aircraft being fired upon by London AA guns sometime in 1942, when the great man was returning from a trip to Washington.

I plead ignorance! Can anyone enlighten me, please?

Cheers
Brian

Brian · #2 24th July 2007, 16:26

Hi guys

I don't think this happened, do you? According to my gen, Winston returned from Washington in a flyingboat and landed at Plymouth!

Cheers
Brian

Steve49 · #3 24th July 2007, 16:46

Brian,

It doesn't seem too likely. On his return from the trip to Washington in June 1942 his flying boat landed on the Clyde and he then took a train to London. All mentioned in his 'The Second World War Vol IV'.

Regards,

Steve

Alex Smart · #4 24th July 2007, 17:07

Hi,

Is that Plymouth on the Clyde ??

Alex

Steve49 · #5 24th July 2007, 17:50

Not last time I looked at a map, unless they've renamed the Tamar in the last few years....

Regards,

Steve

Franek Grabowski · #6 25th July 2007, 02:20

I know of an incident with Winnie but in 1944 and this could hardly be called a friendly fire.

Alex Smart · #7 25th July 2007, 17:27

Hi Steve,

Just a thought because If I recall correctly he would have had to arrive in London at a different Railway Station.Depending on station of departure.

Alex

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