Various RAF aircraft crashes 1940-42

[paulmcmillan]

Anson W2631 crashed 5/5/42 - four killed. Who?

http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5740

The following is from the 10 AGS ORB:

“An Avro Anson aircraft whilst engaged on a training flight from RAF Station, Wigtown struck a Balloon Cable, crashed into the sand at Cavendish Dock, Barrow from an estimated height of approx 2500ft. Estimated angle of impact 45/50o. All four members of the crew were killed.
Pilot: Can R71640 F/Sgt Daniels E.
1377579 Sgt Perkins W.J.
1329277 Sgt Neill K.J.
1206548 Sgt Osborne H.V."

[Brian]

Hi Paul

You must stop now! I am trying to sign off so that I can go to bed!

Cheers
Brain

[paulmcmillan]

You asked!!!

Hurricane Z4049 crashed 19/10/42 - pilot killed. Who?

Maybe not RAF

AB has

19.10.42 Hurricane I Z4049 USAAF Lower Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire BB

[Brian]

Hi Paul

Again my sincere thanks for your help - definately a Mention in Despatches for you!!

Just two outstanding:

23 October 1940: Anson N5245 on night nav flight hit ballon cable and crashed into a house in Southampton. One killed. Not sure if member of crew of resident of house.

28 March 1942: Master DK973 from RAF Cranwell collided with Lancaster; Lancaster crew killed, so assume Master pilot/crew also killed. Any ideas?

Cheers
Brian