Sgt Harold Howes No85SQ killed 22.12.40

[Andy Saunders]

I have it as V6679.

Here is Sgt Howes photographed a week or so before his death, although I cannot say that it is "the" Hurricane.

Of interest is his two-tone Mae-West which was yellow on the bottom half and red on the top.

[paulmcmillan]

"although I cannot say that it is "the" Hurricane"

Very good chance according to ORB he flew VY-F each time in December


The ORB suggests he could have crashed fue to Icing up or AA fire.. He was on a night patrol, weather worsened and he was recalled.

[steve sheridan]

Gentlemen, im very grateful to you all for all your comments and leads,
i am aware of the oldrafrecords.com site, a superb source for those interested in RAF ORB Books or indeed source material on RAF squadrons.

Andy, particular thanks for providing the photograph of Howes prior to his fateful crash. This is really helpful.

Does anybody know when Hurri V6679 was assigned to No85Sq ?
Ive checked in Michael J Bowyers Aircraft For The Few book which lists Hurricanes with No85Sq, but this one isnt listed. Perhaps beyond the scope of a/c assigned during this period?

Kindest regs,
Steve.

[Peter Cornwell]

Steve,

V6679 was assigned to No.85 Squadron from No.73 Squadron on 9 November 1940