C. A. Myers - Lost 8-9 Nov 44

[K for Kitty crew]

Hi everyone,

Been trying to answer a query on the Stirling Aircraft Society forum but have drawn a blank so far.

Limited details ----------- 196 sqn, Charles Alf Myers, lost over Zieder Zee on the 8-9 Nov 44.

Would welcome any feedback from the members so I can post your reply.


John
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[Peter Clare]

9 Novermber 1944

196 Squadron

Stirling IV EF234

The aircraft was one of eight from 196 Squadron detailed for supply dropping to SOE targets; in this case DZ 'Draughts' at position 52 degrees 38.55 North / 05 degrees 10.18 East. The load carried was twenty containers and three panniers. the aircraft failed to return but there is no clear indication as to the circumstances of its loss.

F/O. J A. Norton. 22 Pilot +
F/O. D W. Eves. 21. Navigator +
F/S. H. Ruston. 27. Bomb Aimer +
Sgt. J V. Thompson. 21 Wireless Operator +
F/S. C A. Myers. 34 Flight Engineer +
Sgt. M A. Goult. 19 Air Gunner +

'Though Without Anger' - Cummings'

Hope this is a help

Regards
Peter

[Leendert]

Loss register of special duties aircraft on http://harringtonmuseum.org.uk/Carpe...umHomePage.htm
adds that intended DZ was at Venhuizen, which is near Enkhuizen along the west bank of the (former) Zuider Zee.

The register of lost aircraft in The Netherlands on nimh.nl doesn't mention EF234, so the Stirling may have disappeared over the North Sea.
On the other hand, many aircraft were found when large portions of the Zuider Zee were turned into polders, but the area around Enkhuizen is still water.

Regards,

Leendert

[K for Kitty crew]

Many thanks gentleman, as always, your feedback is greatly appreciated.

John