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RAF Scampton bomb explosion 29 August 1940
Hi guys
A bomb explosion on 29 August 1940 at RAF Scampton killed two airmen and wounded 13 other personnel, including two ladies, a Mrs Townhill and a Miss Reed. What was the cause of the explosion? And who were the ladies? Any help appreciated. Take care, stay safe Brian |
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Re: RAF Scampton bomb explosion 29 August 1940
I have the names of the two missing not killed and 3 injured; there is no mention of the ladies injured. Records just say bomb explosion
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Re: RAF Scampton bomb explosion 29 August 1940
Hi Chris
See below: AIR81/2903 Corporal E Wade, Aircraftman W A J Callard: killed; Pilot Officer G Law, Lieutenant E G Watkinson (King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry), Aircraftman W Kingstree, Aircraftman E Heather, Private T Anderson (King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry), Gunner S Worthington (Royal Artillery), Gunner G F Chamberlain (Royal Artillery), Gunner T A Grogan (Royal Artillery), Mr W E M Rowsell, Mr Hercock, Mr Allen, Miss Reed, Mrs Townhill: injured; bomb dump explosion at RAF Scampton, 29 August 1940. Cheers Brian |
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Re: RAF Scampton bomb explosion 29 August 1940
RAF casualties match my records; don’t have Army or civilian records
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Re: RAF Scampton bomb explosion 29 August 1940
Mr Ernest Hercock
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Re: RAF Scampton bomb explosion 29 August 1940
Thanks guys
Whilst i have your respective and respected attention - are you able to advise whether 18 August 1940 Kenley severely wounded WAAF nursing orderly Mary Coulthard was an officer? Cheers Brian |
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