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Old 23rd April 2012, 22:43
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No.56 OTU ORB
Hi, I am hoping that someone may have a copy of the No.56 OTU ORB. I am searching for information regarding F/Sgt. Maurice Francis Mills who was killed on the 16th August 1941. Can anyone help further please?

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Old 24th April 2012, 01:37
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Do you have a location and type of aircraft / serial number as this might assist in getting help?
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Old 24th April 2012, 01:47
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Hi Larry,

He was flying Hurricane W9193 if that helps!

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Old 25th April 2012, 18:45
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According to the ORB he was flying V6935:

"Dived into ground during low level aerobatics 2 miles SE of Sutton Bridge."

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Thanks for that John, can you possibly give me the details regarding the loss of Hurricane W9193 lost the same day from the same unit! Any further help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

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No problem:

Dived out of cloud, pilot (Sgt Henaux, Free French) lost control in turbulence near Harrington, Northants.

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Old 26th April 2012, 00:51
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Re: No.56 OTU ORB
John, EXCELLENT! thanks so much for the fast response, I live in Northamptonshire and I intend to investigate the incident for our remembrance society. I wonder if you can help me further regarding this Free French pilot. Does the ORB state his full name? Does the ORB mention his burial? I quickly checked CWWGC site but found nothing perhaps his remains were taken back to France? Or, did he manage to bale out?

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Robert J Henaux aged 21 Death Registered Kettering in Qtr 3 1941
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Old 26th April 2012, 16:33
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Many thanks for that Paul, I have started a new thread regarding Robert, hopefully I will learn more!

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Re: No.56 OTU ORB
The French SGA website has the following information about Henaux.

Robert Jean Henaux, nickname 'Harvey Bob'
DOB - 09-01-1920,
City & Location of birth - Paris 12e, 75 Seine
Sergeant, No.56 OTU RAF

There is no mention of a burial location, no record on TWGPP site either.
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