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Old 16th August 2013, 13:59
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I have an account written at the time but no photos
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Re: New Zealand aircrew query
Hi guys

Stig - thanks for confirmation of two different men. Was the Blenheim survivor W.J. McConnell, and the Spit pilot J.N. McConnell?

Chris - I have an account that appeared in Bowman's JUMP FOR IT. Do you have a different version? If so I would appreciate a copy.

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Not seen Jump for It. The account was written by McConnell but is more about what happened after landing rather than the mission.
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Correct Brian

W J McConnell was the Blenheim gunner and he was not from New Zealand.

J N McConnell was from NZ and had service number 405293.

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Re: New Zealand aircrew query
Thanks again Stig & Chris

Yes, I'm interested in what happened following the bale out - any chance of a scan or photocopy, please?

Also, any chance of being put in contact with the nephew in a quest for photos of his uncle?

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Old 16th August 2013, 17:31
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Will scan when I am back in the UK & will ask the nephew who works for me but I have asked already & nothing was forthcoming
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Many thanks Chris

I look forward to the scan.

When will you be back in UK?

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