Typhoon MN-647 247sqn. F/o Mc.Whirter

[michel]

Hello,

Can anyone help me with info about Typhoon MN-647 247 Squadron
Pilot Mc.Whirter where POW. plane crashed on 29-11-1944.
Engine problem,possibly due to ground fire,force landed in German territory
in Holland, but where crashed this plane in Holland......
if you can help, please let me know

Michel

[Alex Smart]

Hi,
FCL vol 3 has a/c "S"
McWhirter became a POW
Air Britain MA100 - MZ999 has
Crashed in forced landing after engine cut near Xanten, 29.11.44.
Alex

[michel]

Hi Alex,

Thanks for the answer, Xanten is it a place in Holland ??
what was his homebase?
did you know the mission for that day ?

Michel

[Chris Thomas]

This was one of 6 Typhoons on an afternoon armed reconnaissance of the Wesel-Munster-Bocholt area. No movement (ie. transport) was seen and an RP & cannon attack was made on the railway yard at Xanten (which is in Germany, about 10km west of Wesel). McWhirter's Typhoon's engine started 'cutting out' and he was forced to land just short of the Allied lines; he was captured by German troops. 247 Squadron was part of 124 Wing and was based at B.78 Eindhoven at that time.
CT

[michel]

Hi Chris,

that's the info i needed,many thanks men.......................

Michel