Crashed Fairey Battle - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

G-ASEA · #1 27th December 2015, 20:58

I'm trying to identify this Battle. Crew buried behind tail.

Thanks

Dave

Martin Gleeson · #2 27th December 2015, 23:24

Hallo Dave,

I think that Battle is L5467 'RH-L' of 88 Squadron lost during a night mission early on 26 May 1940. It apparently crashed in woods between Bulson and Haraucourt. The crew of three were all killed.
This is a great find, because I believe no image of this wreck has previously come to light. The '54' is easy enough to see but the '67' is difficult.
Thanks for sharing this great photo.

Regards,

Martin Gleeson.

G-ASEA · #3 27th December 2015, 23:43

Martin,
Many thanks. I have sent you a pm.

Dave

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