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25th August 2025, 07:54
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17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
Hi,
Trying to establish the serial / pilot of a Hurricane of 17 Squadron that collided with a Wellington of 149 Squadron while on a fighter affiliation exercise damaging both aircraft. Any pointers welcome. Steve
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25th August 2025, 15:05
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Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
Hi Steve. Is the date correct? They were on this excercise from 1415-1430 on the 14th (9 Hurricanes all "N" series") according to ORB. Practice flights on 15th.
Regards Nick
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25th August 2025, 15:12
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Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
Nick,
Yes sorry, April 16th. Three Hurricanes on a fighter affiliation with No.149 between Stradishall and Debden at around 15:15 hours. Steve
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25th August 2025, 18:25
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Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
Steve. The Hurricanes were in 2 sections.
N2525 S/L Tomlinson 1430-1540 N2526 P/O Harris 1430-1540 N2397 Sgt. Pavey 1430-1525 N2456 F/O Jefferies 1440-1525 N2528 F/O Halton-Harrop 1440-1530 N2457 F/O Slee 1440-1520 The Wellington was P.9247 f/l Stradishall as you know. You may already have the other serials ? The "Hurricane serial index" doesn't mention a collision involving any though. Sorry Nick
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25th August 2025, 21:04
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Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
Hi Nick,
See on the excellent website of Martin : https://martinaviationpages.com/16-april-1940/ Best regards Luc
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26th August 2025, 16:53
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Re: 17 Squadron incident April 15th 1940
Thanks Luc.. I had forgotten about Martin's very good web-site.
Cheers Nick  salute by Nicholas King, on Flickr
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