Crash B-25 Mitchell II Normandie

[Archéavion]

Hello,

I seek any information of a B-25 Michell II fell to Rugles (Normandy) on 16/17 August 1944 to 23:00.
Two crew members died in the crash. Buried near a wood, they were exhumed after the war.

Where can I find a list of losses Mitchel II for that date?

Thank you for your help.

[Peter Clare]

I can find just one Michell listed as lost during these dates and that was on 17 August 1944

226 Squadron
Mitchell II FW127 'W'

F/O. J P. Awcock pow
F/S. A. Lloyd pow
Sgt. W S. Ansty +
Sgt. D K. Cook +

Shot down by flak approx 1616 hrs La Mailleraye.

'2nd Tactical Air Force' - Shores/Thomas

Hope this helps

Regards
Peter

[SMF144]

According to the book "2 Group R.A.F - A Complete History, 1936-1945" by M.J.F. Boyer, three Mitchells went missing on the night of the 17th. See pages 385 & 386.

Stephen

[Archéavion]

Hello Peter Clare

The product you offer to me was shot to 16h16. The research that I crashed Night (2300). In the archives of Eure, mentioned that the two victims were Canadian and a Canadian airman named "Gordon Shervin" was rescued by a farmer

Perhaps you have information on:
Mitchell II s / n ° 41-29753 Lost the 16 août 44 MACR 7861
Mitchell II s / n ° 42-87154 "Missing FV989 night intruder mission on 18 août 44



Hello SMF144
Thank you for your information but unfortunately I do not have this book.


In both, thank you for your help.

[montana]

Hi,

According to the excellent book "2nd Tactical Air Force" by Shores & Thomas, the Mitchell II MQ-J/FV989 from the 226 Sqn crashed on 18/8/44 at 03.00 h. Two airmen were killed : F/Sgt Brett and F/Sgt Bate; and two evaded capture : F/Sgt Sherwin and Sgt Stuart. With the name Sherwin, I think it is your aircraft.

[Archéavion]

Hello Montana


Wow! what a surprise!
It's been so long that I want that but I remain cautious as you said, the name of Sherwin may be evidence. I would like to believe so!
Now, we must be sure the device is well researched and know what the survivors are now and where are buried the dead!
Nevertheless, I thank you for your research. You've done good work. Bravo!
To be continued ....