RAF Non-operational loss 21 March 1944

[Alex Smart]

Hello ,
First attachment shows that 7 were in aircraft.
Alex

[Bill Walker]

The attachment also shows the investigators thought the "c. of g." (centre of gravity) was out of the allowable range. This was probably a major contributor to the crash, with or without engine problems or rudder lock.

[Arjay1949]

Further to Graham's information on the tail fins, it seems to get curiouser:

If JP137 was a MK II series 1, then we should expect Merlin XX engines, if my understanding is correct?

If JP 137 was a MK II series 1A, then I think we should expect Merlin XXII engines - and modified tail fins, as he suggests.

From the record cards, the reference to the tail fins not being modified suggests a MK II series 1.
The fact that the other record card clearly describes Merlin XXII engines, suggest a MK II series 1A ?

Unless of course these designations were not 'absolute', and there were examples of aircraft with a mixture of various modifications and engine types?

[Arjay1949]

Just to advise that the Moordown Halifax Memorial is now in place, and was dedicated on July 10th.

Video of the dedication ceremony here

Some notes on the events surrounding the crash here

and some very interesting Civil Defence photos of the crash site, that came to light recently here


My thanks to the guidance received from the members here. We continue to receive information from a variety of sources --- it's been fascinating to hear some of the eye witness accounts.
I must add that I have been honoured to meet some of the relatives of the victims, both aircrew and civilians, during the course of this fascinating project.
Thanks again to those who contributed to this thread.

[gilles collaveri]

fascinating thread... thanks.

GC

[Arjay1949]

Originally Posted by Arjay1949

Just to advise that the Moordown Halifax Memorial is now in place, and was dedicated on July 10th.

Video of the dedication ceremony here

Some notes on the events surrounding the crash here

and some very interesting Civil Defence photos of the crash site, that came to light recently here


My thanks to the guidance received from the members here. We continue to receive information from a variety of sources --- it's been fascinating to hear some of the eye witness accounts.
I must add that I have been honoured to meet some of the relatives of the victims, both aircrew and civilians, during the course of this fascinating project.
Thanks again to those who contributed to this thread.

Apologies for incorrect third link to the photographs in this post. It should link to here