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Old 5th August 2014, 19:30
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Re: Need ID on wreck of Fairey Battle “M” crashed near village during Western Campaign of May-June 1940

Hello,

Through the inputs of several people and locating photos of this wreck with the caption "Neufchâteau" we've now determined that this is:

"12 May 1940 150 SQUADRON, ECURY-SUR-COOLE: Battle P2336. Suffered direct hit by flak during attack on enemy column between Neufchâteau and Bertrix. Crashed and burned out south of Neufchâteau, Belgium, at 3.00 p.m. (Pilot) Pilot Officer Ian Campbell-Irons, (Obs) Sergeant Thomas Roy Barker, and (AG) LAC Reginald Henry Hinder all killed. Aircraft JN*M a write-off."

What we haven't found is the exact location via "Google Earth" or "Google Street View." If anyone could take the posted photos and use them to pinpoint the precise location of this crash, believed to be south of Neufchâteau, this would be greatly appreciated. Peter C. took a crack at this but wasn't able to locate the spot. Alternatively, someone who lives in the area may be able to locate this place. That would definitively nail down this ID.

I know that many of my post requests seem like really far out long-shots, but quite a number of these are actually producing results, although sometimes not on the public board. Any help would be appreciated.
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