nightfighter M.Becker died

[Brettas]

his is a very sad news.
The Warriors are us leaving
Becker with certainty will be flying in another place.

Eduardo Brettas
www.avesdobrasil.com.br
www.tucanosdasamericas.com.br
Bird in Brazil

[Arthur 'Digger' Arculus]

Hello Peter,

Thanks for the information for my files.

very pleasing to see you are still around.

Cheers,
Digger.

[Peter Spoden]

Hello "Old Digger"

nice to hear from you!

best regards to NZ and to my counterpart Jan Herbert ( 227 Squ Lancaster LM 259) from Heilbronn-battle 4.Dec 1944

Peter

[AaronNZ]

Hi,

You may all be interested to know that my relative was shot down by Martin Becker on the 14th/15th March 1945. I have researched my relatives story and have establised that Becker attacked him after he bombed the Lutzkendorf refinery. My relative was a pilot of a Lancaster bomber. He bailed out of the aircraft, only to die 3 days later from injuries recieved. I have sent a message to David advising him so he can get more details from me if he wishes.

best regards AaronNZ.

[AaronNZ]

Peter,

I am interested in your regards to Herbert of 227 Sqn, I have researched 227 squadron extensively as my relative flew with Herbert, and indeed they were both NZ pilots who were shot down over Germany. Sadly Ian Herbert sufferred a massive stroke last year, and Im not too sure if his health has improved since then. Happy to correspond with you further re this.

Best regards AaronNZ
PS I know Arthur Digger Arculas, a lovely man who helped me with my project.

[Peter Spoden]

Aaron,

many thanks for your message. Give my best wishes to Jan Herbert. He is a fine gentleman who showed bravery and chivalry during this night-battle over Heilbronn. When finding his target, the railway-station, covered with clouds, he decided not to bomb and made another run for exact bombing.
I met his flight-engineer Jim Hudson after the war.

I have a lot of respect for Jan.

Peter